Early Life and Formation in Lombardy Bernardino Jacopi Butinone, a name resonating softly through the annals of Renaissance art, emerged from the vibrant artistic milieu of 15th-century Lombardy. Born around 1435 or 1436 in Treviglio – a town northeast of Milan – he was initially known as Bernardo da Treviglio, a designation reflecting his familial roots and geographic origins. His father, Jacopo da Treviglio, instilled an early appre…