Giampietrino (Giovanni Pietro Rizzoli)

Giampietrino, also known as Giovanni Pietro Rizzoli, was an Italian painter active during the early 16th century, with his life dates approximately spanning from 1495 to 1549. He was a prominent figure within the Lombard school and is often associated with the High Renaissance movement. Giampietrino was a pupil and follower of Leonardo da Vinci, and his works reflect the influence of his master, particularly in their composition and use of chiaroscuro. He is best known for his religious compositions and numerous copies and interpretations of Leonardo's works, including a notable version of "The Last Supper." Giampietrino's contributions helped disseminate Leonardo's stylistic innovations throughout Northern Italy, and his paintings are characterized by their refined execution and emotive expressiveness.