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 Gi…