Jacopo Bellini (c. 1400 – c. 1470)

                                                                                                  

Madonna with Child

c. 1465 

Bellini, most of whose works unfortunately have not survived the centuries, was one of the most influential artists, who helped bridge the Gothic and Early Renaissance styles. Now, it would be unfair to note that there were Early Renaissance painters who existed well before Bellini's birth, such as Giotto; still, it would be too simple to dismiss Bellini chronologically as his art illustrates a very strong movements towards what I could only simply term as a cleaner version of the Early Renaissance, which was not popularized until after his death (I think Madonna with Child most strikingly illustrates Bellini's revolution). 

Crucifixion

St. Anthony Abbot and St. Bernardino of Siena

1459-1460

St. John the Evangelist

1430-1435

The Apostle Peter

1430-1435

The Virgin and Child Adored by Lionello d'Este

c.1450