Attavante degli Attavanti: A Master of Florentine Illumination Born in Florence around 1452 and tragically lost to history sometime before 1525, Attavante degli Attavanti – often simply known as Vante – remains a captivating figure within the vibrant tapestry of Renaissance art. He wasn’t a revolutionary innovator, but rather a supremely skilled imitator and compiler, a master craftsman who honed his talents under the tutelage of established masters like Bartolomeo della Gatta, ultimately forging a distinctive style deeply rooted in Florentine tradition. His legacy isn't defined by groundbre…