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          Cesare da Sesto Most Popular Paintings

          The 20 artworks by Cesare da Sesto our visitors ask for most, ranked by popularity and presented one by one, with the specification and the price of each hand-painted reproduction.

          Edition 2026 · 20 artworks Each artwork painted to order
          Linen canvas · Certificate of authenticity · Delivered worldwide Cesare da Sesto · 1477 – 1523

          Mary with child and Saint John (1513) by Cesare da Sesto

          1513 · Bavarian State Painting Collections, Munich · original 124.7 x 105.0cm
          View the most popular artwork of Cesare da Sesto ranked #1: Mary with child and Saint John
          Color Palette
          Earthy
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          Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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          Madonna and Child with Saint John the Baptist and Saint George, Cesare da Sesto

          1515 · Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco, San Francisco
          View the most popular artwork of Cesare da Sesto ranked #2: Madonna and Child with Saint John the Baptist and Saint George
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          Christ Carrying His Cross by Cesare da Sesto

          1520 · Musée de Grenoble, Grenoble · original 65.0 x 79.0cm
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          Holy Family with St Catherine (1515) by Cesare da Sesto

          1515 · Hermitage Museum, Saint Petersburg · original 89 x 71 cm

          Discover Cesare da Sesto’s ‘Holy Family with St Catherine,’ a stunning Renaissance oil painting. Admire its sfumato technique & balanced composition – a masterpiece of High Renaissance art.

          View the most popular artwork of Cesare da Sesto ranked #4: Holy Family with St Catherine
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          High Renaissance
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          St Jerome

          Nationalmuseum, Stockholm · original 127.0 x 105.0cm

          This Renaissance oil painting by Cesare da Sesto shows a devout St Jerome. Shop this masterpiece today.

          View the most popular artwork of Cesare da Sesto ranked #5: St Jerome
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          High Renaissance
          Color Palette
          Earthy
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          Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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          Leda and the Swan by Cesare da Sesto, 1505

          1505 · Wilton House, Salisbury · original 69 x 73 cm

          A graceful depiction of Greek mythology featuring Leda and the Swan by Italian Renaissance master Cesare da Sesto, capturing a harmonious scene of human and nature that invites you to explore this timeless masterpiece.

          View the most popular artwork of Cesare da Sesto ranked #6: Leda and the Swan
          Art Movement
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          St Jerome (1520)

          1520 · City Art Gallery, Southampton · original 79 x 58 cm
          View the most popular artwork of Cesare da Sesto ranked #7: St Jerome
          Color Palette
          Earthy
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          Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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          The Wounded Christ appears to Oliviero Carafa by Cesare da Sesto

          View the most popular artwork of Cesare da Sesto ranked #8: The Wounded Christ appears to Oliviero Carafa
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          Earthy
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          Studies of Feet

          Academy of Fine Arts of Brera, Milan · original 216 x 255 cm
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          Earthy
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          Madonna and Child with the Lamb of God (1515) by Cesare da Sesto

          1515 · Museo Poldi Pezzoli, Milan · original 37 x 30 cm

          A tender Renaissance scene featuring the Virgin Mary and Child surrounded by sheep, captured in the masterful Leonardo-inspired style of Cesare da Sesto, inviting you to bring this timeless piece into your collection.

          View the most popular artwork of Cesare da Sesto ranked #10: Madonna and Child with the Lamb of God
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          The Virgin and Child with Saint John the Baptist

          National Gallery of Ireland, Dublin City · original 100.0 x 74.0cm
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          Salomè with head of John the Baptist

          National Gallery, London

          Explore Cesare da Sesto’s ‘Salomè’ – a haunting Renaissance oil painting of grief & loss. Witness masterful technique, rich colors, and classical beauty. A captivating piece for art collectors.

          View the most popular artwork of Cesare da Sesto ranked #12: Salomè with head of John the Baptist
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          Study of a Bull

          The Morgan Library & Museum, New York City · original 143 x 184 cm
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          Holy Family with the Infant Saint John the Baptist by Cesare da Sesto

          View the most popular artwork of Cesare da Sesto ranked #14: Holy Family with the Infant Saint John the Baptist
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          Earthy
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          Madonna and Child

          Pinacoteca di Brera, Milan
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          Seated Bull – Cesare da Sesto

          Royal Collection, London · original 124 x 175 cm
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          Study of a Tree – Cesare da Sesto

          Royal Collection, London · original 392 x 265 cm

          Explore Cesare da Sesto's 'Study of a Tree,' a meticulously detailed black and white sketch capturing the essence of Renaissance naturalism. Admire its radial composition, textural bark rendering & subtle tonal variations. Discover Cesare da Sesto: Italian Renaissance painter (1477–1523) known for his Leonardeschi style & works in Milan, Naples, & Italy. Explore his polyptychs & biblical scenes.

          View the most popular artwork of Cesare da Sesto ranked #17: Study of a Tree
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          Virgin, Child and St. John the Baptist

          National Museum of Ancient Art, Lisbon
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          The Adoration of the Magi (1516) by Cesare da Sesto

          1516 · Museo di Capodimonte, Naples · original 326.0 x 270.0cm
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          The Last Supper (1550)

          1550
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          The artist

          Cesare da Sesto

          1477 – 1523

          Portrait of Cesare da Sesto
          Quick facts
          • Lifespan46 years
          • Movementsrenaissance
          • Copyright statusPublic domain
          • Also known asG. Cesare da Sesto, Cesare Sesto, da Sesto Cesare, Cesare de Sesta, Cäsare Da Sesto
          • Mediumsoil
          • Died1523
          • Corpus themesleonardo da vinci influence
          • Museums on APSFine Arts Museums of San Francisco, Museo Poldi Pezzoli, Pinacoteca di Brera, Nationalmuseum, Musée de Grenoble
          Biography

          The Florentine Master Shaped by Leonardo

          Cesare da Sesto (1477–1523) stands as a pivotal figure in the Florentine Renaissance, an artist whose legacy resides primarily within the vibrant artistic milieu of Milan and its surrounding territories. Born in Sesto Calende, Lombardy—a region renowned for its patronage of the arts—Sesto’s formative years coincided with the zenith of Leonardo da Vinci's influence, fostering a stylistic kinship that would permeate his entire oeuvre. As part of the influential Leonardeschi group, artists like Bernardino Luini and Marco d’Oggione similarly absorbed Da Vinci’s innovative approaches to perspective and chiaroscuro, establishing Sesto firmly within this prestigious artistic lineage.

          His journey was one of constant movement and profound immersion in the great centers of Italian culture. Evidence suggests he honed his skills under Baldassare Peruzzi in Rome during 1505, immersing himself in the burgeoning humanist spirit of the papal court. This period yielded notable commissions, such as a lunette adorning the Sant’Onofrio Basilica and several paintings executed in Campagnano Romano, demonstrating Sesto's early aptitude for capturing emotive narratives within meticulously crafted compositions. His artistic evolution was marked by an ability to blend the soft, atmospheric sfumato of the Milanese tradition with the structural grandeur found in Roman classicism.

          A Legacy of Devotion and Drama

          The breadth of Sesto's talent is perhaps most visible in his mastery of both monumental religious narratives and intimate, detailed studies. His work often captures a sense of profound spiritual weight, balanced by a classical beauty that defines the High Renaissance. Notable examples of his skill include:

          • Holy Family with St Catherine: A stunning oil painting that serves as a masterpiece of the era, showcasing a perfectly balanced composition and the delicate use of sfumato to create lifelike, tender figures.
          • Salomè with head of John the Baptist: A hauntingly beautiful exploration of grief and loss, where rich colors and masterful technique bring a dramatic, classical tragedy to life.
          • Study of a Tree: A testament to his dedication to naturalism, this meticulous black and white sketch reveals his ability to capture textural bark rendering and subtle tonal variations through a radial composition.

          A significant chapter of his career unfolded in Naples between 1514 and 1515, where Sesto undertook a prolific artistic output that cemented his reputation as a versatile painter. The culmination of this period arrived with the completion of the monumental Adoration of the Magi, an artwork that profoundly impacted subsequent artists operating within Southern Italy—a piece now housed in the Museo Nazionale di Napoli.

          Final Years and Historical Significance

          Returning to Milan in 1520, Sesto embarked on yet another ambitious undertaking: the fresco cycle for San Rocco Church, a collaborative effort with Bernardino Bernazzano. Although much of his original work from certain projects has sadly vanished over the centuries, his impact on the development of the Lombard school remains undeniable. He successfully bridged the gap between the experimental innovations of Leonardo and the more structured, classical demands of the later Renaissance.

          Today, Cesare da Sesto is remembered not merely as a follower of Da Vinci, but as a master in his own right who brought a unique emotional depth to the religious and naturalistic subjects of his time. His ability to navigate the complex demands of papal commissions, large-scale polyptychs, and delicate sketches ensures his place in the pantheon of the great Italian Renaissance masters.

          Questions & Answers

          Where can I see the color profile of Cesare da Sesto's work?

          The Palette Genome of Cesare da Sesto is a page that presents the color profile of the artist's body of work.

          How many artworks by Cesare da Sesto are available to browse?

          You can browse 20 artworks by Cesare da Sesto on the All Artworks page.

          Where are Cesare da Sesto's artworks mapped by subject?

          The Subject Atlas of Cesare da Sesto is a page that maps the artist's artworks by their subjects.

          By the WahooArt.com Editorial Team Updated Sept. 3, 2026
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