Jacobinus de Vaulate
Born in 1450.
Jacobinus de Vaulate, a Lombard painter active around 1450, is known for his emblematic work, the fresco depicting the Funerali della Vergine, executed in the choir of the church of S. Maria in Selva in Locarno. Although little information about his life survives, this work bears witness to his artistic commitment and his influence in the region.
The work, which illustrates a key moment in the Christian tradition, belongs to a rich historical context in which religious art played a central role in community life. The details of his career and death remain uncertain, leaving an air of mystery surrounding this artist.