Antonello da Messina

Antonello da Messina was born in Messina in 1430 and was a citizen of the Kingdom of Sicily. He was a painter and specialized in portrait painting. Throughout his career, Antonello created notable works such as Saint Augustine School, Tanza; St. Sebastian; St. Jerome in His Study; and Christ at the Column. Other significant works include Male portraits by Antonello da Messina; Virgin Annunciate( Palermo) ; Ecce Homo; Annunciation; and San Cassiano Altarpiece. Antonello da Messina passed away in Venice on January 1, 1479.