Coronation of the Virgin, tempera

Italian Renaissance painting is most often be divided into four periods: the Proto-Renaissance (1300–1425), the Early Renaissance (1425–1495), the High Renaissance (1495–1520), and Mannerism (1520–1600). The city of Florence is renowned as the birthplace of the Renaissance, and in particular of Renaissance painting. From the early 15th to late 16th centuries, Italy was divided into many political states. The painters of Renaissance Italy wandered Italy, disseminating artistic and philosophical ideas. The Proto-Renaissance begins with the professional life of the painter Giotto and includes Taddeo Gaddi, Orcagna and Altichiero. The Early Renaissance style was started by Masaccio and then further developed by Fra Angelico, Paolo Uccello, Piero della Francesca, Sandro Botticelli, Verrocchio, Domenico Ghirlandaio and Giovanni Bellini. The High Renaissance period was that of Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, Raphael, Andrea del Sarto, Coreggio, Giorgione, the latter works of Giovanni Bellini, and Titian. The Mannerist period, dealt with in a separate article, included the latter works of Michelangelo, as well as Pontormo, Parmigianino, Bronzino and Tintoretto.

Giovanni di Paolo was a 14th-century Italian painter who was known for his religious paintings and illuminated manuscripts. He was born in the town of Siena in 1399 and is considered one of the most important painters of the Sienese School, a group of artists who worked in the Tuscan city of Siena during the 14th and 15th centuries. The Sienese School was a group of artists who worked in the Tuscan city of Siena during the 14th and 15th centuries. The school was characterized by a distinct style that was influenced by the Gothic and Byzantine traditions and was known for its highly detailed and ornate compositions. The Sienese School was active during the height of the Italian Renaissance, and its members were known for their skill in a variety of mediums, including painting, sculpture, and illuminated manuscripts. Some of the most well-known members of the Sienese School include Duccio di Buoninsegna, Simone Martini, and Giovanni di Paolo. The Sienese School produced a number of important works of art that are now considered masterpieces of the Italian Renaissance. These works are known for their vibrant colors, intricate detail, and rich symbolism, and they continue to be highly regarded and admired by art enthusiasts and scholars around the world. Di Paolo was known for his highly detailed and ornate style, which was influenced by the Gothic and Byzantine traditions. He was particularly skilled at creating intricate and finely detailed compositions, and his work often featured bright and bold colors. Di Paolo's most famous works include his illuminated manuscripts, which are known for their intricate and finely detailed illustrations. He also produced a number of panel paintings and frescoes, many of which are still extant and can be found in museums and galleries around the world. Despite his prominence in the art world of his time, di Paolo has not always received the same level of recognition as some of his contemporaries, and his work is not as well known as that of some other artists of the Sienese School. However, his contributions to the field of painting and illuminated manuscripts continue to be recognized and celebrated.