Niccolò di Liberatore was from Foligno, where he worked. He also worked elsewhere in Umbria and in the Marches. He may have been taught by his father-in-law. Many signed and dated pictures exist. The earliest is apparently a copy of a picture by Benozzo. Later Niccolò seems to have absorbed some Venetian influence.
Niccolo di Liberatore
active about 1456; died 1502
Paintings by Niccolo di Liberatore
The central panel of this triptych (a painting made up of three sections) shows the crucified Christ. Angels cover their eyes unable to bear the sight as they gather the blood from his wounds in chalices, which resemble those which hold the wine of the Eucharist, drunk at Mass. The fainting Virgi...
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