Giorgione was an Italian painter from the Venetian school, active during the late 15th and early 16th centuries. He is known for his innovative use of color and light, which helped to define the Renaissance style in Venice. His most famous works include "The Tempest" and "Sleeping Venus," both celebrated for their mysterious themes and atmospheric landscapes. Giorgione's life was relatively short; he died around 1510 at a young age. Despite his brief career, he significantly influenced later artists, including Titian, who was his contemporary and possibly his student. Giorgione's work laid the groundwork for the development of Baroque art in the following century.