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 tr…