Lippo Vanni: A Siena Master of Miniature Painting Lippo Vanni (c. 1315 – 1375) stands as a pivotal figure in the artistic landscape of Siena during the burgeoning Italian Renaissance, primarily recognized for his exquisite miniature paintings and frescoes that adorn churches and palaces throughout Tuscany. Though biographical details remain scarce—a common predicament for artists of his era—scholarly research has illuminated Vanni’s c…