Pesellino

A Renaissance Master Revealed

Laura Llewellyn, Jill Dunkerton, Nathaniel Silver

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National Gallery Company Ltd
20 February 2024

Renaissance art; Individual artists, art monographs

This catalogue introduces the little-known Renaissance artist Pesellino, exploring his exquisite miniatures, his narrative cassone panels, and grand altarpieces

During his brief but varied career, Francesco Pesellino (c. 1422–1457) rose to notable heights, receiving prestigious commissions from the pope and becoming a favourite of Florence’s ruling Medici family. His death at the age of only 35 cut short a rising star of the early Renaissance. Praised as a painter of “cose picole” (small things), Pesellino was a remarkable draughtsman and miniaturist, excelling in fine details and the characterful depiction of animals. His works were not limited to those on a small scale, however: he was also an accomplished painter of grand altarpieces.

This catalogue introduces Pesellino’s work to a wider audience and celebrates his extraordinary abilities. Beautifully illustrated essays explore his life and work, and the recent conservation of the Gallery’s painted cassone panels depicting the story of David and Goliath, where the artist’s skill as a storyteller is matched by his technical mastery. The first publication in English dedicated to Pesellino, it provides a comprehensive overview of the artist, as well as new insights into his work.

Published by National Gallery Global/Distributed by Yale University Press

Exhibition Schedule:

The National Gallery, London

(December 7, 2023–March 10, 2024)

By: Laura Llewellyn
Contributions by: Jill Dunkerton, Nathaniel Silver
Imprint: National Gallery Company Ltd
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 267mm, Width: 229mm,
ISBN: 9781857097108
ISBN 10: 1857097106
Pages: 80
Publication Date: 20 February 2024
Audience: Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Laura Llewellyn is Curator of Italian Paintings before 1500, and Jill Dunkerton is Restorer, both at the National Gallery, London. Nathaniel Silver is Associate Director and Chief Curator at the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum, Boston.