Updated November 2026 · ranked by our popularity score (searches, visits and orders for each work) · 483 works by Pietro Perugino in our catalogue
In short
To the gallery's eye, Pietro Perugino's most famous painting is Pietà (1494), whose original hangs in the Galleria degli Uffizi, Florence. Portrait of Baldassare Vallombrosano (1500) and The Madonna between St John the Baptist and St Sebastian (1493) complete the trio every eye recognises. Of the 483 works by Pietro Perugino in our catalog, the gallery presents the 100 most famous below, each original with its year, its museum and what makes it unique.
To stand before this magnificent Pietà is to be enveloped in an atmosphere of sublime grief and transcendent beauty. This 1494 masterpiece by Pietro Vannucci, known affectionately as Le Perugino, does not merely depict a scene; it captures the very moment where divine suffering meets profound human sorrow. The composition centers on Mary cradling the lifeless body of Jesus, a tableau so emotionally charged that it has resonated with viewers…
Pietro Vannucci, universally recognized as Le Perugino—a moniker derived from his Umbrian hometown—stands as a cornerstone of the Florentine Renaissance, securing his place among Italy’s most revered painters. Born circa 1446 in Perugia, he ascended to artistic prominence swiftly, establishing himself as a prolific artist whose tranquil portrayals of Mary and Jesus resonated profoundly across Europe.
To stand before this magnificent depiction of The Madonna between St John the Baptist and St Sebastian is to step directly into the luminous heart of the Italian Renaissance. It is a composition that transcends mere portraiture; it is a profound meditation on divinity, human connection, and spiritual guardianship. Pietro Vannucci, known to history as Le Perugino, masterfully captures a moment of sublime grace. At its core lies Mary, cradling…
In the quiet, luminous moments captured within The Baptism of Christ, we are transported back to the dawn of the sixteenth century, a period where the spiritual and the earthly converged through the brushstrokes of masters. Painted around 1510 by the esteemed Vannucci Pietro, known affectionately as Le Perugino, this masterpiece serves as a profound window into the soul of the Florentine Renaissance. The scene depicts the pivotal theological moment…
To gaze upon this detail from the Madonna with Child and the Infant St John is to step directly into the hushed, luminous world of the Early Italian Renaissance. It is an encounter with idealized beauty, a moment suspended in time where spiritual contemplation meets breathtaking artistry. The composition centers on a young woman whose presence radiates a profound, almost palpable serenity. Her long, flowing red hair seems less like…
To gaze upon this detail from Vannucci Pietro's masterpiece, Christ Handing the Keys to St Peter, is to step directly into the hallowed atmosphere of the Sistine Chapel itself. This work, executed in 1481, transcends mere depiction; it captures a pivotal moment of divine mandate—the symbolic transfer of ultimate spiritual authority. The scene resonates with an almost palpable gravity, inviting the viewer not just to observe art, but to contemplate…
To gaze upon this detail from The Madonna between St John the Baptist and St Sebastian is to step directly into the luminous heart of the Italian Renaissance. It is more than just paint on canvas; it is a captured moment of profound spiritual connection, rendered with an almost breathtaking tenderness. Pietro Vannucci, known to history as Le Perugino, masterfully composed this scene, creating an atmosphere that feels both sacredly…
In the quiet, luminous atmosphere of the High Renaissance, few works capture the sacred solemnity of devotion as gracefully as Pietro Perugino’s Marriage of the Virgin. Painted in 1504, this monumental panel serves as a window into a world where the earthly and the divine intersect with profound harmony. The scene unfolds within an expansive, classical architectural setting—a majestic pavilion that evokes the grandeur of ancient Rome while maintaining the…
A man gazes into the distance, his presence commanding the space with a quiet, heavy dignity. He wears a crimson robe that catches the light, the fabric appearing thick and weighted, falling in deep, sculptural folds around his frame. A red hat rests upon his head, its sharp angles contrasting with the soft, organic curves of his face. Around his neck, a rosary hangs, a silent reminder of the piety…
To stand before this monumental fresco is to step directly into the heart of Christian doctrine and artistic genius. Vannucci Pietro, known to history as Le Perugin, captured a moment of profound spiritual transfer in 1481 with this breathtaking depiction: Christ handing the keys to Saint Peter. It is more than just a painting; it is a visual sermon rendered in pigment and plaster, radiating the serene authority characteristic of…
The Galitzin Triptych1481 · National Gallery of Art
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Nativity1504 · Accademia Carrara
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The Madonna between St. John the Baptist and St. Sebastian [detail]1493 · Galleria degli Uffizi
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Assumption of the Virgin1506 · Santissima Annunziata
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Virgin and Child between Sts John the Baptist and Catherine1500 · The Louvre
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Moses's Journey into Egypt and the Circumcision of His Son Eliezer (detail)1482 · Sistine Chapel
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Madonna with Child1501 · National Gallery of Art
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Madonna with Child and Little St. John1497 · Städelsche Kunstinstitut Und Städtische Galerie
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Nativity (Il Presepio)1506 · Galleria Nazionale dell'Umbria
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Madonna with Child and Little St John1505 · National Gallery
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Christ Handing the Keys to St Peter (detail)1481 · Sistine Chapel
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Baptism of Christ1482 · Sistine Chapel
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Bust of St Sebastian1493 · Hermitage Museum
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St Sebastian1495 · The Louvre
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Piet1494 · Galleria degli Uffizi
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Christ Handing the Keys to St Peter (detail)1481 · Sistine Chapel
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The Vision of St Bernard1493 · Alte Pinakothek
28
The Crucifixion1496
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Moses's Journey into Egypt and the Circumcision of His Son Eliezer (detail)1482 · Sistine Chapel
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Virgin and Child Enthroned with Angels and Saints1490 · The Louvre
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St. Mary Magdalene1500
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The Virgin and Child Surrounded by Two Angels, St. Rose, and St. CatherineThe Louvre
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Christ Handing the Keys to St Peter (detail)1481 · Sistine Chapel
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Prayer in the Garden1492 · Galleria degli Uffizi
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Christ Handing the Keys to St. Peter (detail 2)1481 · Sistine Chapel
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The Madonna between St. John the Baptist and St. Sebastian1493 · Galleria degli Uffizi
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Madonna in Glory with the Child and Saints1495 · Pinacoteca Nazionale
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The Virgin and Child in a Mandorla with Cherubim1525 · National Gallery
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Apollo and Marsyas1495 · The Louvre
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Socrates1497 · Galleria degli Uffizi
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Madonna and ChildGalleria Borghese
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Combat of Love and Chastity (detail)1505 · The Louvre
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Moses's Journey into Egypt and the Circumcision of His Son Eliezer (detail)1482 · Sistine Chapel
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Moses's Journey into Egypt and the Circumcision of His Son Eliezer (detail)1482 · Sistine Chapel
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Noli Me Tangere1506 · Art Institute of Chicago
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Portrait of Francesco delle Opere1494 · Galleria degli Uffizi
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Pericles1497 · Galleria degli Uffizi
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LA VIERGE ET L'ENFANT ENTOURES DE SAINT JEAN BAPTISTE ( ) ET DE SAINTE CATHERINEThe Louvre
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Don Biagio Milanesi1499 · Galleria degli Uffizi
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Mary with Child with Saint John the Baptist and Jerome1484 · Bavarian State Painting Collections
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Holy Family1484 · Bavarian State Painting Collections
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Resurrection of Christ1484 · Bavarian State Painting Collections
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Baptism of Christ1484 · Bavarian State Painting Collections
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Saint Jerome in Penitence1482 · Royal Collection
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Madonna with Children and St.John1485 · National Gallery
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The Lamentation over the Dead Christ1495 · National Gallery of Ireland
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Saint Jerome1500
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adorazione del bambino1500 · Bavarian State Painting Collections
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The Virgin and Child with two Angels1500 · Gemäldegalerie
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The Virgin Adoring the Child with John the Baptist as a Child and two Angels1500 · Gemäldegalerie
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Christ in the tomb1500 · Gemäldegalerie
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The church father Augustine in glory with two angels and the saints Benedict and Bernhard (reliquary)1500 · Gemäldegalerie
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Venus and Cupid1500
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Cumaean Sibyl1500
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Polyptych of St. Peter (San Pietro Vincioli)1500
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Polyptych of St. Peter (San Placido)1500
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View of the Sala di Udienza1497 · Collegio del Cambio
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Famous Men of Antiquity (detail) (9)1497 · Collegio del Cambio
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Virgin and Child1515 · Fitzwilliam Museum
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Christ and the Woman of Samaria1506 · Art Institute of Chicago
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The Nativity with Saint Bridget1510 · Manchester Art Gallery
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The Presentation in the Temple1510 · Manchester Art Gallery
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The Annunciation1510 · Manchester Art Gallery
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Madonna of Mercy with the saints and Stephen Jerome1512
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Madonna and Child1520 · Walters Art Museum
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The Nativity: The Virgin, Saint Joseph and the Shepherds Adoring the Infant Christ1522 · Victoria and Albert Museum
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Trinity and Six Saints1521
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Madonna delle Grazie1522
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The Holy Family1494 · Statens Museum For Kunst
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The Vision of St Bernard (detail)1493 · Alte Pinakothek
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Madonna, the Infant St. John and an angel, worshiping the Christ Child1510 · Städel Museum
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Saint Placidus1495 · Vatican Pinacoteca
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Combat of Love and Chastity (detail)1505 · The Louvre
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Praying for a Cup1495
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The Miracles of San Bernardino: The Healing of a Mute1473 · Galleria Nazionale dell'Umbria
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Polyptych of Certosa di Pavia (details)1499 · National Gallery
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Prophets and Sibyls (detail)1497 · Collegio del Cambio
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St SebastianThe Louvre
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The Adoration of the Magi (particular detail)1470
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God the Creator and Angels1508
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Saint Flavia1495 · Vatican Pinacoteca
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The Baptism of Christ1835 · National Gallery
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Baptism of Christ (detail)1482 · Sistine Chapel
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The Miracles of San Bernardino: The Healing of a Young Girl (detail)1473 · Galleria Nazionale dell'Umbria
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St Nicholas of Tolentino1507 · Galleria Nazional d Art Antica
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Prophets and Sibyls (detail)1497 · Collegio del Cambio
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Madonna Enthroned with St. John the Tufer and St. Sebastian (detail)1493 · Galleria degli Uffizi
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Portrait of Don Biagio Milanesi1500 · Galleria degli Uffizi
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The Miracles of San Bernardino: The Healing of a Young1473
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Tobias with the Angel Raphael1500 · National Gallery
The four subjects that come back most often in these originals, each with its finest example.
The 8 museums that hold the most of the paintings on this page.
| Museum | City | Works by Pietro Perugino | Paintings from this list |
|---|---|---|---|
 Galleria degli Uffizi |
Florence | 21 | Pietà, Portrait of Baldassare Vallombrosano, The Madonna between St John the Baptist and St Sebastian |
 Sistine Chapel |
Vatican City | 20 | Christ Handing the Keys to St Peter (detail), Christ Handing the Keys to St. Peter, Moses's Journey into Egypt and the Circumcision of His Son Eliezer (detail) |
 The Louvre |
Paris | 18 | Virgin and Child between Sts John the Baptist and Catherine, St Sebastian, Virgin and Child Enthroned with Angels and Saints |
 National Gallery |
London | 11 | Madonna with Child and the Infant St John (detail), Madonna with Child and Little St John, The Virgin and Child in a Mandorla with Cherubim |
 Bavarian State Painting Collections |
Munich | 5 | Mary with Child with Saint John the Baptist and Jerome, Holy Family, Resurrection of Christ |
 Collegio del Cambio |
Perugia | 27 | View of the Sala di Udienza, Famous Men of Antiquity (detail) (9), Prophets and Sibyls (detail) |
 Galleria Nazionale dell'Umbria |
Perugia | 23 | The Baptism of Christ, Nativity (Il Presepio), The Miracles of San Bernardino: The Healing of a Mute |
 Gemäldegalerie |
Berlin | 5 | The Virgin and Child with two Angels, The Virgin Adoring the Child with John the Baptist as a Child and two Angels, Christ in the tomb |
Pick a decade to see the original that defines it.
The painting The Miracles of San Bernardino: The Healing of a Mute is a tempera work created in 1473. The scene depicts a man lying on his side with his hands clasped together. He is surrounded by several people who appear to be observing or participating in the event. Some of these figures are standing while others are kneeling down. On the left side of the painting, a cup is…
To gaze upon this detail from Vannucci Pietro's masterpiece, Christ Handing the Keys to St Peter, is to step directly into the hallowed atmosphere of the Sistine Chapel itself. This work, executed in 1481, transcends mere depiction; it captures a pivotal moment of divine mandate—the symbolic transfer of ultimate spiritual authority. The scene resonates with an almost palpable gravity, inviting the viewer not just to observe art, but to contemplate…
To stand before this magnificent Pietà is to be enveloped in an atmosphere of sublime grief and transcendent beauty. This 1494 masterpiece by Pietro Vannucci, known affectionately as Le Perugino, does not merely depict a scene; it captures the very moment where divine suffering meets profound human sorrow. The composition centers on Mary cradling the lifeless body of Jesus, a tableau so emotionally charged that it has resonated with viewers…
Pietro Vannucci, universally recognized as Le Perugino—a moniker derived from his Umbrian hometown—stands as a cornerstone of the Florentine Renaissance, securing his place among Italy’s most revered painters. Born circa 1446 in Perugia, he ascended to artistic prominence swiftly, establishing himself as a prolific artist whose tranquil portrayals of Mary and Jesus resonated profoundly across Europe.
In the quiet, luminous moments captured within The Baptism of Christ, we are transported back to the dawn of the sixteenth century, a period where the spiritual and the earthly converged through the brushstrokes of masters. Painted around 1510 by the esteemed Vannucci Pietro, known affectionately as Le Perugino, this masterpiece serves as a profound window into the soul of the Florentine Renaissance. The scene depicts the pivotal theological moment…
In this serene oil painting, we find ourselves drawn into a tranquil landscape where the Madonna and Child are positioned with a graceful, pyramidal stability. The composition centers on the two figures, with the Madonna set slightly off-center, creating a sense of movement within a balanced structure. Her garments, rendered in deep blues and rich reds, provide a heavy, tactile contrast to the soft greens and earthy browns of the…
Pietà (1494), Galleria degli Uffizi, Florence. Portrait of Baldassare Vallombrosano (1500) and The Madonna between St John the Baptist and St Sebastian (1493) come next.
46 years old: Pietà dates from 1494, and Pietro Perugino was born in 1448.
Pietà, Portrait of Baldassare Vallombrosano, The Madonna between St John the Baptist and St Sebastian, The Baptism of Christ, Madonna with Child and the Infant St John (detail), Christ Handing the Keys to St Peter (detail), The Madonna between St John the Baptist and St Sebastian (detail), Marriage of the Virgin, Assumption of the Virgin with Four Saints (detail) and Christ Handing the Keys to St. Peter. The ranking above gives each one's year and museum.
Our catalog holds 483 works by Pietro Perugino, dated from 1470 to 1522.
Mostly in Galleria degli Uffizi (Florence), Sistine Chapel (Vatican City) and The Louvre (Paris). The museum table above lists them all.
In 1490s: 31 of the 100 works on this page were made then, Pietà among them.
On this page, the earliest is The Adoration of the Magi (particular detail) (1470) and the latest The Nativity: The Virgin, Saint Joseph and the Shepherds Adoring the Infant Christ (1522).
Woman (24), Child (20) and Landscape (20), across the 100 works on this page.
Oil On Panel, for 34 of the 100 works on this page.
High renaissance, judging by the originals on this page.
Pietà, Portrait of Baldassare Vallombrosano and The Madonna between St John the Baptist and St Sebastian: the Galleria degli Uffizi, Florence holds 15 of the works on this page.
