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34 Famous Gothic Художници You Should Know

If you remember one Gothic артист, make it Дучо ди Буонинсеня (1255–1319), the name behind Conjectural reconstrruction of the Maestà (back) и Мадона Ручелай. After that come Симоне Мартини, Джентиле Да Фабриано, Пизанело и Стефан Лохнер. Our 34 picks go from Майстор Матео (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. Conjectural reconstrruction of the Maestà (back) на Дучо ди Буонинсеня1Дучо ди Буонинсеня
  2. Христос, открит в храма на Симоне Мартини2Симоне Мартини
  3. A Seated Scribe на Джентиле Да Фабриано3Джентиле Да Фабриано

Quick facts

Gothic in a nutshell

  • 34Художници
  • 1161–1465Години на раждане
  • 8Страни на раждане
  • 0Жени
  • 1535Работи в нашия каталог
Градове с най-много новородени
Флоренция (5), Сиена (3), Фабриано (1), Пиза (1)
Музеи, притежаващи най-голям брой ключови произведения
Метрополитън Музей на изкуствата (7), Галерия Уфици (4), Национална галерия (4), Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum (2)

Meet them one by one

The 34 famous Gothic артисти, from most famous down

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Дучо ди Буонинсеня

Италианец From Сиена Сиенска школа, Треченто готика On Wikipedia in 31 of 32 languages

Дучо ди Буонинсеня

Maestà, 1308-1311. Еволюцията на майсторския почерк на Дучио Ди Буонисегна е отчетливо видима в създадената през 1285 г. Rucellai Madonna (1285). Христос, прощаващ се с апостолите (1308).

Works to know · Their 100 best-known works · Дучо ди Буонинсеня репродукции

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Симоне Мартини

Италианец From Сиена Международна готика On Wikipedia in 28 of 32 languages

Симоне Мартини

He was likely a pupil of Duccio di Buoninsegna, the leading artist of Siena, whose influence helped shape the early sensibilities of the young man who would eventually redefine the Sienese style. In 1324, he wed Giovanna, the daughter of Memmo di Filippuccio.

See them at In Siena, the Palazzo Pubblico holds the Maestà fresco, a work that has occupied its space since 1315.

Works to know · Their 100 best-known works · Симоне Мартини репродукции

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Джентиле Да Фабриано

Италиански From Фабриано Международна готическа живопис On Wikipedia in 23 of 32 languages

Джентиле Да Фабриано

Works to know · Their 100 best-known works · Джентиле Да Фабриано репродукции

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Пизанело

Италиански From Пиза Международна готическа живопис и Ранен ренесанс On Wikipedia in 28 of 32 languages

Пизанело

Works to know · Their 100 best-known works · Пизанело репродукции

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Стефан Лохнер

Германец From Мерсбург Късна готика, Международна готика On Wikipedia in 19 of 32 languages

Стефан Лохнер

Works to know · Their 100 best-known works · Стефан Лохнер репродукции

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Агноло Гадди

Italian From Флоренция Gothic, Early Renaissance On Wikipedia in 20 of 32 languages

Агноло Гадди

Agnolo Gaddi (c. 1350 – 1396) stands as a singular figure in the artistic panorama of Florence during the mid-XIV century—a descendant of Giotto di Bondone, yet simultaneously forging his own distinctive path toward the burgeoning Renaissance aesthetic. Agnolo’s formative years were steeped in the shadow of Giotto di Bondone, whose revolutionary frescoes at Assisi and Padua had irrevocably altered artistic conventions.

Works to know · Their 100 best-known works · Агноло Гадди репродукции

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Братя Лимбург

Нидерландски From Наймеген Международна готика On Wikipedia in 21 of 32 languages

Братя Лимбург

Works to know · Their 100 best-known works · Братя Лимбург репродукции

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Паоло Венециано

Италианска From Венеция Византийско влияние и готическо изкуство On Wikipedia in 15 of 32 languages

Паоло Венециано

Works to know · Their 100 best-known works · Паоло Венециано репродукции

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Спинело Аретино

Италианец From Арецо Връзка между школата на Джотто и Сиенската школа On Wikipedia in 16 of 32 languages

Спинело Аретино

Works to know · Their 100 best-known works · Спинело Аретино репродукции

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Бернардо Дади

Италиански From Флоренция Ранен Ренесанс On Wikipedia in 17 of 32 languages

Бернардо Дади

Loggia del Bigallo, Флоренция: Разгледайте изкуството от XIV век и исторически артефакти от Compagnia del Bigallo, включително творби на Arnoldi и Daddi. Уникална флорентинска перла! Бернардо Дади - Музей Getty: Разгледайте колекцията на Музея J. Paul Getty в Центъра на Getty и Вилата на Getty. Бернардо Дади - Wikipedia: Научете повече за неговия живот, творби и влияния във Wikipedia.

Works to know · Their 100 best-known works · Бернардо Дади репродукции

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Андреа Пизано

Италиански From Понтекорво Готика

Андреа Пизано

Works to know · Their 100 best-known works · Андреа Пизано репродукции

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Майстор Матео

Испанска Романска скулптура

Майстор Матео

Works to know · Their 100 best-known works · Майстор Матео репродукции

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Тилман Рименшнайдер

Германец From Хайлигенщафт Късна готическа и Ренесансова

Тилман Рименшнайдер

His early years were marked by displacement; his father’s involvement in the conflict between Mainz and the Teutonic Order forced the family to relocate to Osterode, an event that likely instilled within young Tilman a resilience and adaptability – qualities that would become hallmarks of both his life and his art.

Works to know · Their 100 best-known works · Тилман Рименшнайдер репродукции

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Майстор Франке (Фратер Франке)

Нидерландски From Lower Rhine Готически Ренесанс On Wikipedia in 14 of 32 languages

Майстор Франке (Фратер Франке)

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 · Майстор Франке (Фратер Франке) репродукции

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Клаус Слютер

Нидерландски From Харлем Северен реализъм

Клаус Слютер

Works to know · Their 100 best-known works · Клаус Слютер репродукции

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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 · Jacopo di Cione репродукции

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Жоме Уге

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

Жоме Уге

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 · Жоме Уге репродукции

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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.

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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.

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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 · Pere Serra репродукции

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Паоло Ди Джовани Феи

Италиански From Сан Куирико д'Орча Натурализъм, Проторенесанс On Wikipedia in 10 of 32 languages

Паоло Ди Джовани Феи

Works to know · Their 100 best-known works · Паоло Ди Джовани Феи репродукции

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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.

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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 · Lluís Borrassà репродукции

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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 · Michele Giambono репродукции

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Йованни дал Понте

Италианец From Флоренция Късна готическа/Ранна Ренесансова On Wikipedia in 7 of 32 languages

Йованни дал Понте

Works to know · Their 100 best-known works · Йованни дал Понте репродукции

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Николо Ди Пьетро Джерини

Италиански From Флоренция Късна готика On Wikipedia in 6 of 32 languages

Николо Ди Пьетро Джерини

Works to know · Their 100 best-known works · Николо Ди Пьетро Джерини репродукции

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Пачино Ди Бонагуида

Италианска From Флоренция Готика On Wikipedia in 4 of 32 languages

Пачино Ди Бонагуида

Works to know · Their 100 best-known works · Пачино Ди Бонагуида репродукции

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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.

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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. Conjectural reconstrruction of the Maestà (back) на Дучо ди Буонинсеня

    Conjectural reconstrruction of the Maestà (back)

    Дучо ди Буонинсеня

  2. Христос, открит в храма на Симоне Мартини

    Христос, открит в храма

    Симоне Мартини

    1342 · Walker Art Gallery, Ливърпул

  3. A Seated Scribe на Джентиле Да Фабриано

    A Seated Scribe

    Джентиле Да Фабриано

    1480 · Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum, Бостън

  4. Sigismondo Pandolfo Malatesta, Lord of Rimini на Пизанело

    Sigismondo Pandolfo Malatesta, Lord of Rimini

    Пизанело

    1445 · Фондация Калусте Гюлбенкян, Лисабон

  5. Madonna of the Rose Bush на Стефан Лохнер

    Madonna of the Rose Bush

    Стефан Лохнер

    1440 · Wallraf-Richartz-Museum, Кьолн

  6. The Last Supper на Агноло Гадди

    The Last Supper

    Агноло Гадди

    1395 · Lindenau-Museum, Алтенгау

  7. Les très riches heures du Duc de Berry: Avril (April) на Братя Лимбург

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

    Братя Лимбург

    1412 · Музей Конде, Шантили

  8. Rediscovery of the Relics of St Mark на Паоло Венециано

    Rediscovery of the Relics of St Mark

    Паоло Венециано

    1345 · Базилика Сан Марко, Венеция

When it happened

Gothic, step by step

  1. 1188
  2. 1333
  3. 1334
  4. 1336
  5. 1340
  6. 1342
  7. 1375
  8. 1383
  9. 1384
  10. 1387
  11. 1394
  12. 1395
  13. 1395
  14. 1395

Fun figures

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Just the names

List of 34 famous Gothic артисти to know

  1. 1Дучо ди БуонинсеняДучо ди БуонинсеняИталианец · 1255–1319
  2. 2Симоне МартиниСимоне МартиниИталианец · 1284–1344
  3. 3Джентиле Да ФабрианоДжентиле Да ФабрианоИталиански · 1370–1427
  4. 4ПизанелоПизанелоИталиански · 1395–1455
  5. 5Стефан ЛохнерСтефан ЛохнерГерманец · 1410–1451
  6. 6Агноло ГаддиАгноло ГаддиItalian · 1350–1396
  7. 7Братя ЛимбургБратя ЛимбургНидерландски · 1385–1416
  8. 8Паоло ВенецианоПаоло ВенецианоИталианска · 1333–1358
  9. 9Липо МемиЛипо Меми1291–1356
  10. 10Спинело АретиноСпинело АретиноИталианец · 1350–1410
  11. 11Бернардо ДадиБернардо ДадиИталиански · 1290–1348
  12. 12Андреа ПизаноАндреа ПизаноИталиански · 1290–1348
  13. 13Майстор МатеоМайстор МатеоИспанска · 1161–1217
  14. 14Жан МалуелЖан МалуелНидерландски (Dutch) · 1370–1415
  15. 15Тилман РименшнайдерТилман РименшнайдерГерманец · 1460–1531
  16. 16Майстор Франке (Фратер Франке)Майстор Франке (Фратер Франке)Нидерландски · 1380–1435
  17. 17Клаус СлютерКлаус СлютерНидерландски · 1355–1406
  18. 18Jacopo di CioneJacopo di CioneItalian · 1325–1399
  19. 19Жоме УгеЖоме УгеCatalan · 1445–1492
  20. 20Lucas MoserLucas MoserGerman · 1390–1443
  21. 21Master BertramMaster BertramGerman · 1345–1415
  22. 22Pere SerraPere SerraSpanish · 1357–1406
  23. 23Паоло Ди Джовани ФеиПаоло Ди Джовани ФеиИталиански · 1345–1411
  24. 24Giovannino De' GrassiGiovannino De' GrassiItalian · 1350–1398
  25. 25Lluís BorrassàLluís BorrassàCatalan · 1360–1425
  26. 26Michele GiambonoMichele GiambonoItalian · 1400–1462
  27. 27Йованни дал ПонтеЙованни дал ПонтеИталианец · 1385–1438
  28. 28Теодорик ПражкиТеодорик ПражкиЧешка ·
  29. 29Николо Ди Пьетро ДжериниНиколо Ди Пьетро ДжериниИталиански · 1368–1415
  30. 30Пачино Ди БонагуидаПачино Ди БонагуидаИталианска · 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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