Non-fiction, this monograph by Lionello Puppi offers a scholarly examination of Antonello da Messina, a key figure in the Italian Renaissance. The volume traces the painter’s life, influences, and innovative fusion of Flemish techniques with Italian traditions. Emphasis is placed on his mastery of oil painting, psychological depth in portraiture, and contributions to the evolution of light and spatial representation. Richly illustrated, the 2003 edition provides accessible commentary and visual analysis, serving both specialists and readers interested in Renaissance art and artistic cross-cultural exchanges.