Pietro Perugino, born Pietro Vannucci, was an Italian Renaissance painter of the Umbrian school, who developed some of the qualities that found classic expression in the High Renaissance. Raphael was his most famous pupil.

When and where did Perugino live?

Perugino, byname of Pietro di Cristoforo Vannucci, (born c. 1450, Città della Pieve, near Perugia, Romagna [Italy]—died February/March 1523, Fontignano, near Perugia), Italian Renaissance painter of the Umbria school and the teacher of Raphael.

What is Perugino famous for?

Perugino is best known as a teacher of Raphael, whose early works show his influence. Thus, he contributed both to Early Renaissance painting (1400-90) and also, through Raphael, to High Renaissance painting (1490-1530).