Early Life and Training in Umbria Niccolò Alunno, a name resonating within the artistic circles of late 14th and early 15th-century Umbria, remains an intriguing figure whose life details are somewhat shrouded in mystery. Born in Perugia, Italy, around the turn of the 1400s – precise dates elude scholars – he emerged from a region already blossoming with artistic talent. His father, Giovanni di Pietro Alunno, was also a painter, and it’s within his workshop that Niccolò likely received his initial training. This familial connection established a foundation in the local traditions of Perugian…