Antonio del Massaro da Viterbo, called Pastura

Antonio del Massaro da Viterbo, known as Pastura, was an Italian painter active during the late 15th and early 16th centuries, approximately from 1450 to 1516. He was associated with the Umbrian school of painting, which was characterized by its delicate use of color and attention to detail. Pastura was a contemporary of the renowned artist Pinturicchio, with whom he collaborated on several projects, including the frescoes in the Borgia Apartments in the Vatican. His work is noted for its refined execution and contribution to the development of Renaissance art in central Italy. Pastura's influence is evident in his ability to blend the stylistic elements of his predecessors with the emerging Renaissance ideals, thus playing a role in the transition from medieval to modern artistic expressions. His legacy is preserved in various religious commissions, particularly in his native Viterbo and surrounding regions.