Martino Piazza da Lodi: A Lombard Renaissance Visionary Martino Piazza da Lodi (c. 1478 – 1523), a pivotal figure in the Lombard Renaissance, stands as a testament to the artistic fervor of his era—a period marked by burgeoning humanist ideals and an unwavering devotion to religious iconography. Born in Lombardy, Italy, Piazza da Lodi’s life remains shrouded in relative obscurity, leaving much to speculation regarding his formative years and early artistic training. However, what survives – primarily through surviving depictions of his monumental altarpiece for the Certosa di San Martino – s…