In the the Frick Collection's "St. Francis in the Desert" (c. 1480) by Giovanni Bellini, the artist conveys the sense that we, too, are experiencing a vision.

Giovanni Bellini, “Virgin and Child With Saint John the Baptist and a Female Saint in a Landscape,” circa 1501. (J. Paul Getty Museum) Giovanni Bellini, “Crucifixion,” circa 1495-1500.

Giovanni Bellini is the undisputed father of the Venetian Renaissance, not only for the power and beauty of his oeuvre, but for the influence he exerted over subsequent generations.

Giovanni Bellini (c1430-1516) isn't famous for acts of violence. The leading Venetian painter of his age, his most characteristic pictures are of saints, Madonnas and wounded Christs, ...

He named it the bellini, and from that day on the pink champagne drink became part of the Harry's Bar culture," he writes. At first, the drink could be only served during the four-month peach season.

Giovanni Bellini, Portrait of Doge Leonardo Loredan (1501). Photo by VCG Wilson/Corbis via Getty Images. Cipriani chose Bellini to become his creation’s namesake based on the peachy tints that ...

Giovanni Bellini’s “St. Francis in the Desert” is regarded by many as the most beautiful painting in America. I’m with the many — although I reserve the right to nominate another ...