Macrino d'Alba: A Pioneer of Piedmontese Renaissance Painting Macrino d’Alba (c. 1462 – 1515) stands as a pivotal figure in the artistic landscape of Piedmont during the Italian Renaissance, largely recognized for his contribution to altarpiece painting and portraiture. Though biographical details remain scarce—primarily attributed works offer the most substantial insight into his oeuvre—scholarly research suggests he was born Gian Giacomo de’ Alladio in Albano Laziale, Lazio, Italy. His artistic journey unfolded primarily within the humanist circles of Turin and Milan, where he absorbed inf…