See Also: pelure(1)(dictionary)
pelure(2)(dictionary)
pelure d'oignon(dictionary)

Franciabigio (sh) and pelure(1) (iou)


Franciabigio (sh)




orig. Francesco di Cristofano de Giudicis

born 1482/83, Florence?, Republic of Florence
died 1525, Florence

Italian painter.

He was inspired by the work of Raphael and for some years maintained a studio with Andrea del Sarto in Florence. He and Andrea's student Jacopo da Pontormo decorated the Medici family villa at Poggio a Caiano. He was a minor master of the High Renaissance style, best known for his portraits and religious paintings.


pelure(1) (iou)



pelure noun1. Now rare or obsolete. ME.
[Anglo-Norman pellure, Old French peleure, pelure, from pel: see PELL noun1, -URE.]
Orig., animal fur; esp. a fur lining or trimming on a garment. Later, a fur coat.