The Illuminated World of Mariano Del Buono Mariano del Buono, a name perhaps less instantly recognizable than some of his Renaissance contemporaries, nevertheless occupies a fascinating and important niche in the history of Florentine art. Born in Florence in 1433 and passing away in 1504, his life coincided with a period of immense artistic ferment—the High Renaissance was dawning, yet Del Buono’s work remains firmly rooted in the traditions of late Gothic illumination, skillfully adapted to embrace emerging humanist sensibilities. He wasn't primarily a painter of grand altarpieces or monum…