Lippo d'Andrea di Lippo: A Bolognese Master of Madonna Portraits Lippo d’Andrea di Lippo (c. 1352 – 1410), often referred to as Lippo delle Madonne, stands as a pivotal figure in the burgeoning artistic landscape of Bologna during the Quattrocento—the Florentine Renaissance's sister city. While overshadowed by contemporaries like Piero della Francesca and Andrea Mantegna, Lippo’s contribution to Bolognese painting is undeniable, particularly his prolific output of Madonna and Child depictions that cemented his reputation as “The Painter of Madonnas.” His work embodies a synthesis of Tuscan h…