Benedetto Diana: A Venetian Master of Subtle Emotion Benedetto Diana, a name perhaps less familiar than some of his contemporaries, nevertheless represents a significant and quietly compelling figure within the vibrant artistic landscape of 15th and early 16th-century Venice. Born around 1460 – though the precise date remains elusive – in the heart of the lagoon city, Diana’s life was inextricably linked to its bustling art scene, where he honed his craft as a painter, companion, and ultimately, a skilled interpreter of religious narratives. Initially known as Benedetto Rusconi, he adopted t…