Turone di Maxio da Camnago: A Venetian Pioneer Turone di Maxio, often referred to as Turone da Camenago or simply Turone, stands as a pivotal figure in the development of Venetian painting during the latter half of the 14th century. Born in Lombardy – specifically around Milan or Verona – he established himself as a prominent artist within the Veronese region, leaving behind a legacy that bridged the Gothic traditions of his origins with the burgeoning innovations of the nascent Venetian Renaissance. While overshadowed by later masters like Altichiero da Zevio, Turone’s work represents an es…