Painter Andrea del Sarto was an Italian Renaissance painter from Florence. He was one of the most important painters of the Florentine school, and is known for his use of color and composition. He was also a master of fresco painting, and his works can be found in many churches and galleries throughout Italy. His most famous works include The Madonna of the Harpies and The Holy Family with St. John the Baptist. He was a contemporary of Michelangelo and Raphael, and his work was highly influential in the development of the High Renaissance style.