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Cesare da Sesto Most Popular Paintings

The 13 artworks by Cesare da Sesto our visitors ask for most, ranked by popularity and presented one by one, with the specification and the price of each hand-painted reproduction.

Edition 2026 · 13 artworks Each artwork painted to order
Linen canvas · Certificate of authenticity · Delivered worldwide Cesare da Sesto · 1477 – 1523

Holy Family with St Catherine

1515 · Hermitage Museum, Saint Petersburg · original 89 x 71 cm

Discover Cesare da Sesto’s ‘Holy Family with St Catherine,’ a stunning Renaissance oil painting. Admire its sfumato technique & balanced composition – a masterpiece of High Renaissance art.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 1 of 20 artworks by Cesare da Sesto
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Leda and the Swan

1505 · Wilton House, Salisbury · original 69 x 73 cm

A graceful depiction of Greek mythology featuring Leda and the Swan by Italian Renaissance master Cesare da Sesto, capturing a harmonious scene of human and nature that invites you to explore this timeless masterpiece.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 2 of 20 artworks by Cesare da Sesto
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Madonna and Child with the Lamb of God

1515 · Museo Poldi Pezzoli, Milan · original 37 x 30 cm

A tender Renaissance scene featuring the Virgin Mary and Child surrounded by sheep, captured in the masterful Leonardo-inspired style of Cesare da Sesto, inviting you to bring this timeless piece into your collection.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 3 of 20 artworks by Cesare da Sesto
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Madonna and Child

Pinacoteca di Brera, Milan

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 4 of 20 artworks by Cesare da Sesto
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St Jerome

1520 · City Art Gallery, Southampton · original 79 x 58 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 5 of 20 artworks by Cesare da Sesto
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Virgin, Child and St. John the Baptist

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 6 of 20 artworks by Cesare da Sesto
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Holy Family with the Infant Saint John the Baptist

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 7 of 20 artworks by Cesare da Sesto
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Salomè with head of John the Baptist

Explore Cesare da Sesto’s ‘Salomè’ – a haunting Renaissance oil painting of grief & loss. Witness masterful technique, rich colors, and classical beauty. A captivating piece for art collectors.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 8 of 20 artworks by Cesare da Sesto
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The Wounded Christ appears to Oliviero Carafa

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 9 of 20 artworks by Cesare da Sesto
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Study of a Tree

Royal Collection, London · original 392 x 265 cm

Explore Cesare da Sesto's 'Study of a Tree,' a meticulously detailed black and white sketch capturing the essence of Renaissance naturalism. Admire its radial composition, textural bark rendering & subtle tonal variations. Discover Cesare da Sesto: Italian Renaissance painter (1477–1523) known for his Leonardeschi style & works in Milan, Naples, & Italy. Explore his polyptychs & biblical scenes.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 10 of 20 artworks by Cesare da Sesto
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Seated Bull

Royal Collection, London · original 124 x 175 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 11 of 20 artworks by Cesare da Sesto
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Study of a Bull

The Morgan Library & Museum, New York City · original 143 x 184 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 12 of 20 artworks by Cesare da Sesto
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Studies of Feet

Academy of Fine Arts of Brera, Milan · original 216 x 255 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 13 of 20 artworks by Cesare da Sesto
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The artist

Cesare da Sesto

1477 – 1523

Quick facts

Lifespan46 years
Museums on APSMuseo Poldi Pezzoli, Pinacoteca di Brera, Hermitage Museum, Royal Collection, The Morgan Library & Museum
Copyright statusPublic domain
Also known asG. Cesare da Sesto, Cesare Sesto, da Sesto Cesare, Cesare de Sesta, Cäsare Da Sesto
Topics exploredrenaissance, animals, study
Died1523
Works on APS20
Typical colorsphthalo green

Biography

The Florentine Master Shaped by Leonardo

Cesare da Sesto (1477–1523) stands as a pivotal figure in the Florentine Renaissance, an artist whose legacy resides primarily within the vibrant artistic milieu of Milan and its surrounding territories. Born in Sesto Calende, Lombardy—a region renowned for its patronage of the arts—Sesto’s formative years coincided with the zenith of Leonardo da Vinci's influence, fostering a stylistic kinship that would permeate his entire oeuvre. As part of the influential Leonardeschi group, artists like Bernardino Luini and Marco d’Oggione similarly absorbed Da Vinci’s innovative approaches to perspective and chiaroscuro, establishing Sesto firmly within this prestigious artistic lineage.

His journey was one of constant movement and profound immersion in the great centers of Italian culture. Evidence suggests he honed his skills under Baldassare Peruzzi in Rome during 1505, immersing himself in the burgeoning humanist spirit of the papal court. This period yielded notable commissions, such as a lunette adorning the Sant’Onofrio Basilica and several paintings executed in Campagnano Romano, demonstrating Sesto's early aptitude for capturing emotive narratives within meticulously crafted compositions. His artistic evolution was marked by an ability to blend the soft, atmospheric sfumato of the Milanese tradition with the structural grandeur found in Roman classicism.

A Legacy of Devotion and Drama

The breadth of Sesto's talent is perhaps most visible in his mastery of both monumental religious narratives and intimate, detailed studies. His work often captures a sense of profound spiritual weight, balanced by a classical beauty that defines the High Renaissance. Notable examples of his skill include:

Holy Family with St Catherine: A stunning oil painting that serves as a masterpiece of the era, showcasing a perfectly balanced composition and the delicate use of sfumato to create lifelike, tender figures.
Salomè with head of John the Baptist: A hauntingly beautiful exploration of grief and loss, where rich colors and masterful technique bring a dramatic, classical tragedy to life.
Study of a Tree: A testament to his dedication to naturalism, this meticulous black and white sketch reveals his ability to capture textural bark rendering and subtle tonal variations through a radial composition.

A significant chapter of his career unfolded in Naples between 1514 and 1515, where Sesto undertook a prolific artistic output that cemented his reputation as a versatile painter. The culmination of this period arrived with the completion of the monumental Adoration of the Magi, an artwork that profoundly impacted subsequent artists operating within Southern Italy—a piece now housed in the Museo Nazionale di Napoli.

Final Years and Historical Significance

Returning to Milan in 1520, Sesto embarked on yet another ambitious undertaking: the fresco cycle for San Rocco Church, a collaborative effort with Bernardino Bernazzano. Although much of his original work from certain projects has sadly vanished over the centuries, his impact on the development of the Lombard school remains undeniable. He successfully bridged the gap between the experimental innovations of Leonardo and the more structured, classical demands of the later Renaissance.

Today, Cesare da Sesto is remembered not merely as a follower of Da Vinci, but as a master in his own right who brought a unique emotional depth to the religious and naturalistic subjects of his time. His ability to navigate the complex demands of papal commissions, large-scale polyptychs, and delicate sketches ensures his place in the pantheon of the great Italian Renaissance masters.

Questions & Answers

What moods do Cesare da Sesto's artworks express?

The artist's Mood Room page shows Cesare da Sesto's artworks arranged by their atmosphere.

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The movements Cesare da Sesto worked in can be seen on the artist's All Movements page, which groups the artworks by movement.

Is there a timeline of Cesare da Sesto's works?

Cesare da Sesto's artworks can be seen in chronological order on the artist's Artwork Timeline page.

By the AllPaintingsStore.com Editorial Team Updated Sept. 3, 2026

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