Bernardino Pinturicchio: A Master of Subtle Grace Bernardino Pinturicchio, born Bernardino di Simone della Bottega in Perugia in 1454 and dying there in 1513, remains a fascinating figure within the late Quattrocento Italian art world. Often overshadowed by his more flamboyant contemporaries like Michelangelo and Raphael, Pinturicchio’s legacy lies in his exquisite detail, delicate color palettes, and profound understanding of narrative – particularly as it manifested in religious scenes. His life was one of constant movement, punctuated by commissions from wealthy patrons across Italy, a te…