Gottardo Scotti: A Florentine Master of the Early Renaissance The name Gottardo Scotti, though relatively obscure compared to his contemporaries in Florence and Milan, represents a significant voice within the vibrant artistic landscape of 15th-century Italy. Active primarily during the latter half of the century, around 1457 to 1481, Scotti’s legacy rests largely on a handful of powerfully emotive works, most notably his magnificent Triptych of the Madonna of Mercy, currently housed in the Museo Poldi Pezzoli in Milan. Examining his life and art reveals an artist deeply influenced by both t…