A Shadowy Figure, a Radiant Legacy: The Life and Art of the Olivetan Master The identity of the Olivetan Master remains one of the most enduring mysteries in 15th-century Italian art. Known primarily through his exquisite illuminated manuscripts – particularly a lavish Gradual (musical book) now housed at the Beinecke Library in Yale – he represents a pivotal, yet largely undocumented, figure within the vibrant artistic milieu of Milan and beyond. His work, characterized by a delicate balance of meticulous detail and expressive spirituality, reflects a confluence of influences, ultimate…