His father Jacopo Bellini , was a Venetian pioneer in the use of oil paint as an artistic medium ; his brother was Giovanni Bellini , and his brother - in - law Andrea Mantegna .
Gentile was born into the leading family of painters in Venice .
Gentile 's father Jacopo Bellini , was a Venice pioneer in the use of oil paint as an artistic medium ; his brother was Giovanni Bellini , and his brother - in - law Andrea Mantegna .
Gentile was born into the leading family of painters in Venice .