Girolamo da Santacroce: A Venetian Master of Imitation and Influence Girolamo da Santacroce (1480 – 1556) stands as a pivotal figure in the Venetian Renaissance, renowned primarily for his prolific output of copies after celebrated masters like Titian and Palma Vecchio. Born in Bergamo, Italy, he embarked on his artistic journey under the tutelage of Gentile Bellini, inheriting from Bellini’s will half of the oriental drawings created by his mentor – a testament to Bellini's legacy and Santacroce’s astute observation of artistic trends. His formative years were spent honing his skills in Ve…