In 1493, Bellini painted a picture for Isabelle d'Este. Pleased, she asked him to paint a mythological piece for the Private Studio that she was decorating. Bellini didn't like being told what to paint so he made up excuses until d'Etse allowed him to paint a religious painting of his choice. For about two years though, Bellini did not do the painting. When he finally did, he proceeded at his own leisurely pace. Thinking he did not keep his word, Isabelle took him to court demanding him to deliver the work. The painting was delivered and Isabelle allowed him to paint another one, this time of his choice.
http://www.buzzle.com/articles/giovanni-bellini-venetian-painter.html
Nice information!
ReplyDeletesweet! Who would've thought someone would bring someone to court for not painting a picture!
ReplyDeleteI've learned a new thing today!
ReplyDelete@sappster13 Not I. Bellini and D'Este seem very hard headed...well that's what happens to Imperialists, I suppose.
ReplyDeleteI saw this on wikipedia when I was researching for Isabella d'Este. :) Thought it was pretty cool.
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