Domenico di Michelino

Domenico di Michelino was an Italian painter born in 1417 in Florence, where he also died in 1491. He was associated with the early Renaissance movement, a period marked by a renewed interest in classical antiquity and the development of linear perspective in art. Michelino is best known for his work "La Commedia Illuminating Florence," a fresco in the Florence Cathedral that depicts Dante Alighieri and scenes from the Divine Comedy. This work is significant for its detailed representation of Dante's vision and its integration of literary themes into visual art. Michelino was a pupil of the renowned painter Fra Angelico, which influenced his style and technique. His contributions to the Florentine artistic landscape are noted for their narrative clarity and adherence to the principles of Renaissance art.