Stefano Cernotto: A Venetian Painter Lost in Time Stefano Cernotto (fl. 1530–1542) remains an enigmatic figure in Renaissance art history, shrouded in obscurity until recent scholarly breakthroughs illuminated his remarkable contribution to Venetian painting. Despite the challenges posed by fragmentary documentation and attribution disputes—particularly concerning his association with Bonifazio Veronese—research has steadily unveiled a prolific artist whose distinctive style and innovative approach captivated audiences of his era. This biography delves into the available evidence surrounding…