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Donato Bizamano (Greek: Δονάτος Πιτζαμάνος; before 1500–1550) was a Cretan Renaissance painter. He was active in Italy in the 16th century along with a relative, Angelo Bizamano, possibly his older brother. His works can be found in the Puglia region, where they had an active workshop. The Bizamano's belonged to the School of Otranto and the Cretan School. The painters mixed the maniera greca or Cretan style and the Italian style prevalent in the region, thus forming the School of Otranto. Giovanni Maria Scupula was another painter who painted in the same style and belonged to the School of Otranto. Giovanni and his brother Fabrizio were active in Otranto in the early part of the 16th century. They had a successful workshop painting in the Cretan Style, following the approach of the Cretan School. Angelo, Donato, Giovanni, and Fabrizio all painted in the Cretan Style, but there is evidence that Donato and Angelo were of Greek origin and from the island of Crete. Donato has over nine works attributed to him, which are mostly in Italy.