Marco Zoppo (1433 – 1498): A Bolognese Renaissance Master Marco Zoppo, born in Cento, Italy around 1433, emerged as a prominent figure within the vibrant artistic landscape of Bologna during the High Renaissance. His formative years were spent under the tutelage of Lippo Dalmasio and Francesco Squarcione, absorbing stylistic influences that would characterize his distinctive oeuvre. These early mentors instilled in him a meticulous approach to painting—a hallmark of Zoppo’s later work—and exposed him to the humanist ideals prevalent at the time. Early Influences: Lippo Dalmasio and Frances…