Name: Lorenzo Lotto
Birth-Death Dates: 1480-1556
Location: Venice, Bergamo, Treviso, Marche

Personality Traits: Sensitive, introspective, detail-oriented, devout
Marital Status: Never married
Intriguing Personal Details: Known for his melancholic and deeply personal portraits, often depicting emotional depth and psychological insight

Art Style: High Renaissance
Subjects: Portraits, religious scenes, altarpieces, allegorical themes
Education/Background: Likely trained in Venice, influenced by Giovanni Bellini and the Venetian school
Mentors and Influences: Giovanni Bellini, Albrecht Dürer, Venetian and Lombard artistic traditions
Esteem During Lifetime: Appreciated in his lifetime but not as celebrated as some contemporaries; his work was often overshadowed by that of Titian and other Venetian masters
Major Works: "Portrait of Andrea Odoni," "Mystic Marriage of St. Catherine," "The Adoration of the Shepherds," "Susanna and the Elders"

Inspirations: Northern Renaissance art, Venetian colorism, personal religious devotion
Legacy: Recognized posthumously for his unique style and emotional depth, influencing later portrait painters

Fun Facts: Spent much of his later life in religious solitude, joining a lay religious order; his work often reflects his personal struggles and spiritual journey