Álvaro Pirez de Évora (1411–1434): A Tuscan Pioneer Álvaro Pirez de Évora, or Alvaro di Piero (before 1411 – after 1434), was a Portuguese painter whose remarkable output in Tuscany marks him as one of the earliest known Portuguese artists to establish a presence in Italy during the burgeoning Renaissance. His work stands apart from many of his contemporaries due to its vibrant color palette and masterful depiction of figures, reflect…