A Piedmontese Renaissance Master: The Life and Art of Bernardino Lanino Bernardino Lanini, often known as Bernardino Lanino, stands as a compelling figure within the vibrant artistic landscape of 16th-century Italy. Born around 1512 in Mortara, Lombardy, his career unfolded primarily in Milan and the surrounding Piedmont region, leaving behind a legacy of devotional frescoes and paintings that beautifully encapsulate the transition from High Renaissance ideals to the emerging mannerist sensibilities. While not as widely celebrated as some of his contemporaries, Lanino’s work reveals a sensit…