An old master in a new light: Giovanni Bellini and Venetian painting. Giovanni Bellini is rightly regarded as one of the central figures of the Italian Early Renaissance. In critical engagement with the art and art theory of his time, he developed a painting style that captivates with its richness of detail and new effects of color and light. This opulent picture book presents Bellini's oeuvre from its early beginnings to masterpieces such as his famous Pietà and his large-format altarpieces. The detailed examination of numerous paintings in excellent reproductions vividly showcases the extraordinary quality of Bellini's work. The far-reaching significance and complexity of his oeuvre are revealed through knowledgeable comparisons with the cultural and personal context of the exceptional Venetian artist.