Name: Vittore Carpaccio
Birth-Death Dates: c. 1465-1525/1526
Location: Venice

Personality Traits: Observant, detailed, narrative, imaginative
Marital Status: Little is known about his personal life and relationships
Intriguing Personal Details: Known for his detailed and vibrant depictions of Venetian life and religious narratives

Art Style: Early Renaissance
Subjects: Religious scenes, historical narratives, cityscapes, portraits
Education/Background: Likely trained in the studio of Gentile Bellini and influenced by the Venetian school
Mentors and Influences: Gentile Bellini, Northern Renaissance artists, Byzantine art
Esteem During Lifetime: Esteemed in Venice for his narrative cycles and attention to detail; worked on significant commissions for Venetian confraternities
Major Works: The Legend of Saint Ursula series, The Miracle of the Relic of the Cross at the Rialto Bridge, The Presentation of the Virgin

Inspirations: Venetian life, religious stories, classical antiquity, Byzantine mosaics
Legacy: Celebrated for his vivid storytelling and detailed portrayal of contemporary Venetian society, influencing future generations of Venetian painters

Fun Facts: Carpaccio's works provide valuable insights into 15th and 16th-century Venetian culture and architecture; his detailed backgrounds often feature precise architectural elements and bustling urban scenes.

The dish carpaccio was invented in 1950 by Giuseppe Cipriani, the founder of Harry's Bar in Venice. He created it for Countess Amalia Nani Mocenigo, who could not eat cooked meat due to medical reasons. Cipriani named the dish after Vittore Carpaccio because the colors of the thinly sliced raw beef (usually red with white drizzles of sauce) reminded him of the vibrant red and white hues used in many of Carpaccio's paintings.