A Lombard Luminary: The Life and Art of Bernardino Luini Bernardino Luini, a name that resonates softly within the annals of Italian Renaissance painting, emerged from the picturesque region surrounding Lake Maggiore around 1480. Born in Runo, a small *frazione* (sub-district) near Dumenza, his early life remains shrouded in some mystery – details are scarce and often debated amongst scholars. Yet, it’s clear that fate guided him towards Milan, the vibrant artistic heartland of northern Italy, where he arrived by 1500, poised to absorb the burgeoning creative energy of the city. While accoun…