Giovanni Bellini (c. 1430 – 26 November 1516) was an
Italian Renaissance painter, probably the best known of the Bellini family of
Venetian painters. His father was
Jacopo Bellini, his brother was
Gentile Bellini, and his brother-in-law was
Andrea Mantegna. He is considered to have revolutionized Venetian painting, moving it towards a more sensuous and colouristic style. Through the use of clear, slow-drying oil paints, Giovanni created deep, rich tints and detailed shadings. His sumptuous coloring and fluent, atmospheric landscapes had a great effect on the Venetian painting school, especially on his pupils
Giorgione and
Titian.