Bartolommeo Neroni, called il Riccio

Bartolommeo Neroni, known as il Riccio, was an Italian painter, architect, and sculptor born circa 1505 and active until his death around 1571. He was a prominent figure of the Mannerist movement, which emerged in the late Renaissance period. Neroni was primarily active in Siena, where he contributed significantly to the artistic landscape through his work on religious and civic buildings. His architectural contributions include the design of the Loggia del Papa in Siena. As a painter, he is noted for his altarpieces and frescoes, which exhibit the elongated forms and complex compositions characteristic of Mannerism. Despite his contributions, much of his work remains lesser-known compared to his contemporaries, yet he played a crucial role in the dissemination of Mannerist aesthetics in Siena.