Bartolomeo Passerotti

Bartolomeo Passerotti (1529–1592) was an Italian painter of the Late Renaissance, active mainly in Bologna, admired for his portraits, altarpieces, and lively genre scenes. Trained in Rome under Taddeo Zuccari and influenced by Raphael’s school, Passerotti brought a naturalistic touch and refined draftsmanship to both religious and secular subjects.

He is best remembered for his detailed and expressive portraits of Bolognese nobles and scholars, as well as his genre paintings such as The Fishmongers and The Butcher’s Shop, which captured everyday life with humor, vivid detail, and a sharp eye for character. These works anticipated the rise of genre painting in northern Europe and highlight his originality within Renaissance art.

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