Cesare Nebbia - Moses and Other Figures

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.

Cesare Nebbia was an Italian painter and sculptor born around 1536 in Orvieto, Italy. He is known for his work in the Mannerist style, which was popular in Italy during the late Renaissance. Nebbia trained as a painter and worked in Rome, where he became a member of the Accademia di San Luca, a prestigious organisation for artists. He worked on many important projects in Rome, including the decoration of the Sistine Chapel under the direction of Michelangelo. Nebbia was also an accomplished sculptor, creating many works in marble and bronze. He worked on several monumental projects, including the tomb of Cardinal Alessandro Farnese in the church of Santa Maria sopra Minerva in Rome. Nebbia's style was characterised by dramatic poses, exaggerated gestures and intricate detail. His paintings often depicted mythological or biblical subjects, and he was known for his skilful use of colour and light. Nebbia died in Rome around 1614, but his legacy lives on through his many works of art, which can be found in museums and churches throughout Italy.