life and works of a pioneering artist grifo di tancredo, grifa di tancredo, grifa tancredi, maestro di san gaggio, master of san gaggio, meister von san gaggio, an italian painter from the 13th century, remains shrouded in mystery. born in florence around 1250 and active until 1315, his life is marked by a scarcity of biographical records, yet his impact on early italian art is undeniable. early career and notable works - **active in v…