Peregrinus

1400 - 1437

Quick facts

  • Copyright status: Public domain
  • Top-ranked work: Saint Michael
  • Art period: Renaissance
  • Died: 1437
  • Born: 1400, Perugia, Italy
  • Also known as:
    • Pellegrino Di Giovanni Di Antonio
    • Pellegrino di Giovanni
    • ペレグリヌス

The Life and Legacy of Peregrinus

Peregrinus, also known as Pellegrino di Giovanni di Antonio, was an Italian painter born in Perugia, Italy. He was a prominent figure in the local art scene, serving as the treasurer of the local painter's guild in 1428. His reputation as a leading painter in Perugia allowed him to secure significant commissions, including works for the wealthy merchant Nicola di Giovanni di Benedetto di Giovanni. Following his death, his workshop was inherited by his pupil, Mariano d’Antonio.

Notable Works and Attributions

The artistic output of Peregrinus includes several notable panels, some of which are preserved in major collections. His works are identified through various historical records and museum attributions:

Questions & Answers

What are the birthplace and birth year of Peregrinus?

Peregrinus was born in Perugia in 1400.

Can I study Peregrinus's use of color across all works?

The color profile of Peregrinus's work is shown on the artist's Palette Genome page.

What are the birth city and country of Peregrinus?

Peregrinus was born in Perugia, in Italy.

Can I sort Peregrinus's artworks by color?

The Spectral Index of Peregrinus is a page that organizes the artist's artworks by their colors.

Quick quiz

There is only one correct answer for each question.

Question 1:
In which Italian city was Peregrinus born?
Question 2:
What role did Peregrinus hold in the local painter's guild in 1428?
Question 3:
To whom did Peregrinus execute commissions?
Question 4:
Which work by the artist is attributed to a panel in the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston?
Question 5:
Who was Peregrinus's pupil who took over his workshop after his death?