Filippo Lippi

Filippo Lippi (1406 – 1469) was a renowned Italian painter of the early Renaissance, known for his delicate depictions of religious subjects and his innovative use of light and color. Orphaned at a young age, he entered a monastery where he began his artistic training and later became a favorite of the Medici family. Lippi's works include frescoes in various churches and portraits of the Virgin Mary that exhibit a unique grace and realism. His personal life was marked by scandal as he fell in love with a nun, Lucrezia Buti, which led to his eventual marriage and the birth of his son, Filippino Lippi, who also became a notable artist.