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34 Famous Gothic فنانون You Should Know

If you remember one Gothic فنان, make it دوتشيو (1255–1319), the name behind العذراء الروسيلية (تفاصيل) و مادونا روتشيلاي. After that come سيمون مارتيني, جنتيلي دا فابريانو, بيزانيلو و ستيفان لوكنر. Our 34 picks go from Master Mateo (born 1161) to Jan Baegert (born 1465), from 8 countries.

How we picked them. We list the artists our catalogue links to Gothic, from the most famous down. Artists born after 1955 that we cannot yet check on Wikidata are left out. The Wikipedia number shows in how many of our 32 languages Wikipedia writes about them.

  1. العذراء الروسيلية (تفاصيل) للفنان دوتشيو1دوتشيو
  2. البشارة مع القديسة مارجريت والقديس أنسانوس للفنان سيمون مارتيني2سيمون مارتيني
  3. A Seated Scribe للفنان جنتيلي دا فابريانو3جنتيلي دا فابريانو

Quick facts

Gothic in a nutshell

  • 34الفنانون
  • 1161–1465سنوات الميلاد
  • 8بلدان الميلاد
  • 0سيدات
  • 1535الأعمال الموجودة في كتالوجنا
المدن الأكثر عدداً للمواليد
فلورنسا (5), سيينا (3), فابريانو (1), بيزا (1)

Meet them one by one

The 34 famous Gothic فنانون, from most famous down

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دوتشيو

إيطالي From سيينا المدرسة السينية، القوطية في القرن الرابع عشر On Wikipedia in 31 of 32 languages

دوتشيو

Works to know · Their 100 best-known works · نسخ دوتشيو

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سيمون مارتيني

إيطالي From سيينا القوطية الدولية On Wikipedia in 28 of 32 languages

سيمون مارتيني

Works to know · Their 100 best-known works · نسخ سيمون مارتيني

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جنتيلي دا فابريانو

إيطالي From فابريانو القوطية الدولية On Wikipedia in 23 of 32 languages

جنتيلي دا فابريانو

Works to know · Their 100 best-known works · نسخ جنتيلي دا فابريانو

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بيزانيلو

إيطالي From بيزا عصر النهضة المبكر، القوطية الدولية On Wikipedia in 28 of 32 languages

بيزانيلو

Works to know · Their 100 best-known works · نسخ بيزانيلو

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ستيفان لوكنر

ألماني From ميرزبورغ القوطية المتأخرة، القوطية الدولية On Wikipedia in 19 of 32 languages

ستيفان لوكنر

Works to know · Their 100 best-known works · نسخ ستيفان لوكنر

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أنيولو جادي

إيطالي From فلورنسا القوطية، عصر النهضة المبكر On Wikipedia in 20 of 32 languages

أنيولو جادي

Works to know · Their 100 best-known works · نسخ أنيولو جادي

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الإخوة فان ليمبرغ

هولندي From نيميخن القوطية الدولية On Wikipedia in 21 of 32 languages

الإخوة فان ليمبرغ

Works to know · Their 100 best-known works · نسخ الإخوة فان ليمبرغ

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باولو فينيتسيانو

إيطالي From البندقية التأثير البيزنطي والفن القوطي On Wikipedia in 15 of 32 languages

باولو فينيتسيانو

Works to know · Their 100 best-known works · نسخ باولو فينيتسيانو

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سبينيلو أريتينو

إيطالي From أرِتسَة حلقة وصل بين مدرسة جيوتو والمدرسة السيينية On Wikipedia in 16 of 32 languages

سبينيلو أريتينو

Works to know · Their 100 best-known works · نسخ سبينيلو أريتينو

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برناردو دادي

إيطالي From فلورنسا عصر النهضة المبكر On Wikipedia in 17 of 32 languages

برناردو دادي

Works to know · Their 100 best-known works · نسخ برناردو دادي

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Master Mateo

Spanish Romanesque Sculpture

Master Mateo

Master Mateo, a sculptor whose name remains shrouded in mystery despite his monumental contribution to the Catedral de Santiago de Compostela Cathedral, stands as one of the most revered figures of Romanesque art in Spain. Born around 1161 in Galicia, though precise details about his life are scarce, Mateo’s legacy rests primarily on his unparalleled achievement: the Portico de la Gloria.

Works to know · Their 100 best-known works · نسخ Master Mateo

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جان مالويل

هولندي From نايميخن القوطية الدولية On Wikipedia in 16 of 32 languages

جان مالويل

Jean Malouel, or Jan Maelwael as he was known in his native Netherlands, occupies a fascinating, pivotal position in the transition from Gothic to Renaissance art. Malouel’s career took its first significant turn in 1396-97 when he found himself working in Paris, tasked with painting armorial decorations for Isabelle of Bavaria, the Queen of France.

Works to know · Their 100 best-known works · نسخ جان مالويل

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ماستر فرانكي (فراتر فرانكي)

هولندي From Lower Rhine نهضة القوطية On Wikipedia in 14 of 32 languages

ماستر فرانكي (فراتر فرانكي)

Johannes Francke, known as Frater Francke, stands as a pivotal figure in the burgeoning artistic landscape of 15th-century Germany – specifically within the vibrant Gothic tradition of Hamburg. Early Life and Training: Precise information regarding Francke's formative years is scarce.

Works to know · Their 100 best-known works · نسخ ماستر فرانكي (فراتر فرانكي)

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Jacopo di Cione

Italian From Florence Gothic On Wikipedia in 7 of 32 languages

Jacopo di Cione

Born in Florence sometime between 1320 and 1330, he emerged from a family deeply rooted in artistic tradition—his three elder brothers, Andrea di Cione (Orcagna), Nardo di Cione, and Matteo di Cione—were themselves accomplished painters, establishing a lineage of creative excellence.

Works to know · Their 100 best-known works · نسخ Jacopo di Cione

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جاومي هوغيت

Catalan From فالس Late Gothic, Flemish influence On Wikipedia in 10 of 32 languages

جاومي هوغيت

Between 1440 and 1445, his hand reached into the workshops of Zaragoza and Tarragona, where he encountered the influential Flemish style brought by Luis Dalmau. His ability to command both scale and detail is evident in his diverse body of work: The Archangel St Michael: A celestial sentinel rendered with heroic posture, framed by stylized foliage and a radiant, textured gold leaf that seems to emanate an inner light.

Works to know · Their 100 best-known works · نسخ جاومي هوغيت

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Lucas Moser

German From Weil der Stadt Late Gothic Art On Wikipedia in 10 of 32 languages

Lucas Moser

Lukas Moser, a name perhaps unfamiliar to many outside the circles of art history, represents a pivotal figure in the transition from the International Gothic style to the burgeoning realism that would characterize early Renaissance painting.

Works to know · Their 100 best-known works · نسخ Lucas Moser

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Master Bertram

German From Minden International Gothic On Wikipedia in 13 of 32 languages

Master Bertram

Born in Minden, Germany, around 1345 and passing away in Hamburg circa 1415, Master Bertram remains a captivating figure within the history of European art. Often referred to as Meister Bertram or Master of Minden, he stands as a pivotal artist bridging the International Gothic style with the nascent trends of the early Renaissance in Northern Europe.

Works to know · Their 100 best-known works · نسخ Master Bertram

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Pere Serra

Spanish Gothic-Italian

Pere Serra

Pere Serra, also known as Jaume Serra, stands as a compelling figure in the transition from the International Gothic style to the burgeoning Renaissance aesthetic within Catalonia. Born around 1357 and passing away in 1406, his life coincided with a period of significant artistic and cultural change across Europe, yet he maintained a distinctly Catalan sensibility throughout his career.

Works to know · Their 100 best-known works · نسخ Pere Serra

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باولو دي جيوفاني في

إيطالي From سان كيريكو دورشيا الطبيعية، عصر النهضة المبكر On Wikipedia in 10 of 32 languages

باولو دي جيوفاني في

Works to know · Their 100 best-known works · نسخ باولو دي جيوفاني في

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Giovannino De' Grassi

Italian From Milan Gothic Illuminations

Giovannino De' Grassi

Giovannino de’ Grassi remains one of the most captivating enigmas of the late medieval period, a figure whose brushstrokes breathed life into the prestigious Visconti court of Milan. He operated in an era where the transition from the rigid structures of the Middle Ages to the burgeoning naturalism of the early Renaissance was beginning to stir, and de’ Grassim stood at the very heart of this aesthetic evolution.

Works to know · Their 100 best-known works · نسخ Giovannino De' Grassi

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Lluís Borrassà

Catalan From Girona International Gothic On Wikipedia in 8 of 32 languages

Lluís Borrassà

A pioneer who fundamentally reshaped the visual language of Catalonia, Borrassà emerged from the historic streets of Girona to become a master of the International Gothic style. The foundations of Borrassá’s mastery were laid in his youth, likely under the guidance of his father, Honorat Borrassà, a fellow painter.

Works to know · Their 100 best-known works · نسخ Lluís Borrassà

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Michele Giambono

Italian From Venice International Gothic On Wikipedia in 10 of 32 languages

Michele Giambono

In the heart of fifteenth-century Venice, a city defined by its shimmering lagoons and unparalleled maritime wealth, the artistry of Michele Giambono emerged as a luminous bridge between the medieval past and the dawning Renaissance. As a follower of luminaries such as Jacobello del Fiore and Gentile da Fabriano, Giambono inherited a fascination with delicate line work and the use of precious materials to evoke the celestial realm.

Works to know · Their 100 best-known works · نسخ Michele Giambono

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Giovanni dal Ponte

Italian From فلورنسا Late Gothic/Renaissance On Wikipedia in 7 of 32 languages

Giovanni dal Ponte

Born around 1385 in the heart of Tuscany, his life unfolded during a period where the graceful lines of the Gothic tradition were beginning to yield to the burgeoning naturalism championed by artists like Masaccio.

Works to know · Their 100 best-known works · نسخ Giovanni dal Ponte

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نيكولو دي بيترو جيريني

إيطالي From فلورنسا القوطية المتأخرة On Wikipedia in 6 of 32 languages

نيكولو دي بيترو جيريني

Works to know · Their 100 best-known works · نسخ نيكولو دي بيترو جيريني

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باتشينو دي بوناجويدا

إيطالي From فلورنسا الفن القوطي On Wikipedia in 4 of 32 languages

باتشينو دي بوناجويدا

Works to know · Their 100 best-known works · نسخ باتشينو دي بوناجويدا

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Master Of The Life Of The Virgin

German Late Gothic On Wikipedia in 11 of 32 languages

Master Of The Life Of The Virgin

The earliest evidence of his workshop dates back to around 1463, with the completion of a series of eight panels for the Ursulakirche (Ursuline Church) in Cologne. These scenes – including the Annunciation, Visitation, Nativity, Presentation in the Temple, Flight into Egypt, and various episodes from Mary’s childhood and later life – quickly established his reputation.

Works to know · Their 100 best-known works

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Jan Baegert

From Wesel Late Gothic On Wikipedia in 3 of 32 languages

Jan Baegert

By 1492, Jan Baegert was recognized as a master in Kalkar, a significant milestone that confirmed his ability to manage large-scale commissions independently. Following the death of his father in 1502, Jan Baegert took over the family business in Wesel.

See them at Tracing the physical remains of Jan Baegert’s output requires looking toward the Westphalian and Lower Rhine regions.

Works to know · Their 100 best-known works · نسخ Jan Baegert

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Master Of The Osservanza

Italian Late Gothic On Wikipedia in 8 of 32 languages

Master Of The Osservanza

He was born around 1405 in Siena, likely into a family involved in the production of dyes—a profession reflected in his surname, “ di Pietro ” (of Peter).

Works to know · Their 100 best-known works

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Master of Heiligenkreuz Abbey

Austrian International Gothic On Wikipedia in 5 of 32 languages

Master of Heiligenkreuz Abbey

The earliest known works attributed to the Master are diptychs – two-panel paintings – discovered at the Cistercian Abbey of Heiligenkreuz in southeastern Austria. The left panel depicts the Annunciation, showcasing the Virgin Mary receiving the news of her divine conception, while the reverse portrays the Madonna and Child – a tender scene brimming with serenity.

Works to know · Their 100 best-known works

Pictures worth knowing

Famous Gothic works to recognise

  1. العذراء الروسيلية (تفاصيل) للفنان دوتشيو

    العذراء الروسيلية (تفاصيل)

    دوتشيو

    1285 · معرض أوفيزي, فلورنسا

  2. البشارة مع القديسة مارجريت والقديس أنسانوس للفنان سيمون مارتيني

    البشارة مع القديسة مارجريت والقديس أنسانوس

    سيمون مارتيني

    1333 · معرض أوفيزي, فلورنسا

  3. A Seated Scribe للفنان جنتيلي دا فابريانو

    A Seated Scribe

    جنتيلي دا فابريانو

    1480 · متحف إيزابيلا ستيوارت غاردنر, بوسطن

  4. Sigismondo Pandolfo Malatesta, Lord of Rimini للفنان بيزانيلو

    Sigismondo Pandolfo Malatesta, Lord of Rimini

    بيزانيلو

    1445 · مؤسسة كالوستا غولبنكيان, لشبونة

  5. Madonna of the Rose Bush للفنان ستيفان لوكنر

    Madonna of the Rose Bush

    ستيفان لوكنر

    1440 · متحف فالراف ريتشارتس, كولونيا

  6. The Last Supper للفنان أنيولو جادي

    The Last Supper

    أنيولو جادي

    1395 · Lindenau-Museum, ألتنغاو

  7. Les très riches heures du Duc de Berry: Avril (April) للفنان الإخوة فان ليمبرغ

    Les très riches heures du Duc de Berry: Avril (April)

    الإخوة فان ليمبرغ

    1412 · متحف كوندي, شانتيي

  8. Rediscovery of the Relics of St Mark للفنان باولو فينيتسيانو

    Rediscovery of the Relics of St Mark

    باولو فينيتسيانو

    1345 · بازيليكا سان ماركو, البندقية

When it happened

Gothic, step by step

  1. 1285
  2. 1333
  3. 1333
  4. 1334
  5. 1336
  6. 1340
  7. 1375
  8. 1383
  9. 1384
  10. 1394
  11. 1395
  12. 1395
  13. 1395
  14. 1410

Fun figures

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Just the names

List of 34 famous Gothic فنانون to know

  1. 1دوتشيودوتشيوإيطالي · 1255–1319
  2. 2سيمون مارتينيسيمون مارتينيإيطالي · 1284–1344
  3. 3جنتيلي دا فابريانوجنتيلي دا فابريانوإيطالي · 1370–1427
  4. 4بيزانيلوبيزانيلوإيطالي · 1395–1455
  5. 5ستيفان لوكنرستيفان لوكنرألماني · 1410–1451
  6. 6أنيولو جاديأنيولو جاديإيطالي · 1350–1396
  7. 7الإخوة فان ليمبرغالإخوة فان ليمبرغهولندي · 1385–1416
  8. 8باولو فينيتسيانوباولو فينيتسيانوإيطالي · 1333–1358
  9. 9ليبو مميليبو ممي1291–1356
  10. 10سبينيلو أريتينوسبينيلو أريتينوإيطالي · 1350–1410
  11. 11برناردو داديبرناردو داديإيطالي · 1290–1348
  12. 12أندريا بيسانوأندريا بيسانوإيطالي · 1290–1348
  13. 13Master MateoMaster MateoSpanish · 1161–1217
  14. 14جان مالويلجان مالويلهولندي · 1370–1415
  15. 15تلمان ريمنشنايدرتلمان ريمنشنايدر1460–1531
  16. 16ماستر فرانكي (فراتر فرانكي)ماستر فرانكي (فراتر فرانكي)هولندي · 1380–1435
  17. 17كلاوس سلوتركلاوس سلوترهولندي · 1355–1406
  18. 18Jacopo di CioneJacopo di CioneItalian · 1325–1399
  19. 19جاومي هوغيتجاومي هوغيتCatalan · 1445–1492
  20. 20Lucas MoserLucas MoserGerman · 1390–1443
  21. 21Master BertramMaster BertramGerman · 1345–1415
  22. 22Pere SerraPere SerraSpanish · 1357–1406
  23. 23باولو دي جيوفاني فيباولو دي جيوفاني فيإيطالي · 1345–1411
  24. 24Giovannino De' GrassiGiovannino De' GrassiItalian · 1350–1398
  25. 25Lluís BorrassàLluís BorrassàCatalan · 1360–1425
  26. 26Michele GiambonoMichele GiambonoItalian · 1400–1462
  27. 27Giovanni dal PonteGiovanni dal PonteItalian · 1385–1438
  28. 28ثيودوريك براغثيودوريك براغتشيكي ·
  29. 29نيكولو دي بيترو جيرينينيكولو دي بيترو جيرينيإيطالي · 1368–1415
  30. 30باتشينو دي بوناجويداباتشينو دي بوناجويداإيطالي · 1280–1340
  31. 31Master Of The Life Of The VirginMaster Of The Life Of The VirginGerman ·
  32. 32Jan BaegertJan Baegert1465–1535
  33. 33Master Of The OsservanzaMaster Of The OsservanzaItalian ·
  34. 34Master of Heiligenkreuz AbbeyMaster of Heiligenkreuz AbbeyAustrian ·

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