Lorenzo Lotto was an Italian painter, draughtsman and illustrator, active during the High Renaissance in Italy. He is known for his insightful and psychologically complex portraits, as well as religious works. Lotto's paintings are characterized by their detailed depictions of human emotion and expression, as well as his use of vibrant colors and rich symbolism. Some of his most famous works include "The Annunciation" and "The Allegory of Virtue and Vice".