Andrea del Sarto

Andrea del Sarto (1486-1530) was an Italian painter of the High Renaissance, born in Florence. He is also known as "the faultless painter" due to his exceptional technical skill and attention to detail. Del Sarto was a student of Fra Bartolomeo and was influenced by the works of Leonardo da Vinci and Raphael. Del Sarto's paintings were characterized by their warm and glowing color palette, realistic and detailed rendering of fabrics and drapery, and his mastery of perspective. Some of his most famous works include the "Madonna of the Harpies," "Disputation on the Trinity," and "The Last Supper."Despite his artistic success, del Sarto had a difficult personal life, including a troubled marriage and financial problems. He died at the age of 43, leaving behind a legacy as one of the greatest painters of the Florentine school.