Pinturicchio, whose real name was Bernardino di Betto, was an Italian Renaissance painter. He was born in 1454 and died in 1513. He was known primarily for his detailed style and virtuoso use of color. Pinturicchio worked in several cities in Italy, but he is especially recognized for his works in Rome and Umbria. Some of his most famous works include the frescoes in the Sistine Chapel in the Vatican and the decoration of the library of the Piccolomini Palace in Siena. His style influenced later artists, such as Raphael.
