Jacopo Bassano ⁽²⁾

Jacopo Bassano (c. 1510–1592), born Jacopo da Ponte, was an Italian Renaissance painter from the Veneto region, particularly known for his vibrant, emotive religious and genre scenes. Bassano's work blends the High Renaissance style with a more dramatic use of light and color, often incorporating rural and pastoral settings into his religious compositions.

Bassano was known for his use of rich, earthy tones and a vibrant color palette that was ahead of his time. His ability to use light and color to create mood set him apart from many of his contemporaries. His paintings often featured detailed depictions of everyday life, particularly scenes set in rural Veneto. Bassano's works portrayed peasants, animals, and domestic life with a level of realism that was unusual for religious scenes of the time.

Bassano's work was highly influential in the Veneto region, inspiring later artists, particularly in the field of landscape painting. His paintings marked a departure from the more idealized religious scenes of the High Renaissance, providing a bridge between the Renaissance and the Baroque, with its emphasis on emotion and the everyday.