Lorenzo Costa (1460–1535): The Painter of Myth and Faith Lorenzo Costa (the Elder), born around 1460 in Ferrara, Italy, stands as a cornerstone figure within the flourishing artistic landscape of the Italian Renaissance. Primarily active during the Ferrara and Bologna schools—a period marked by intellectual dynamism and patronage—Costa’s oeuvre embodies a distinctive blend of stylistic elegance and profound spiritual contemplation. He…