Cosmè Tura – Founder of the Ferrara School Born around 1430 in the vibrant ducal city of Ferrara, Italy, Cosmè Tura emerged from humble beginnings – his father was a shoemaker named Domenico – to become one of the most distinctive and influential painters of the Early Renaissance. While details surrounding his initial training remain somewhat elusive, art historians suggest a possible apprenticeship with Galasso Galassi, a shadowy figure connected to the renowned Piero della Francesca. This early exposure likely laid the groundwork for Tura’s developing artistic sensibilities, though it was…