The Late Medieval names to know
If you remember one Late Medieval artist, make it Simone Martini (1284–1344), the name behind Zwiastowanie i dwaj święci and Maestà (Madonna with Angels and Saints). After that come Andriej Rublow, Ambrogio Lorenzetti, Pietro Lorenzetti and Hubert Van Eyck. Our 99 picks go from Yuan Dynasty (born 1271) to Hubert Van Eyck (born 1366), from 22 countries.
How we picked them. We list the artists our catalogue links to Late Medieval, 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.
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Meet them one by one
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Włoch From Siena Gotyk międzynarodowy On Wikipedia in 28 of 32 languages
Saint Louis of Toulouse Crowning His Brother Robert of Anjou, 1317. W 1342 roku ukończył Odnalezienie Chrystusa w Świątyni – płótno, które możemy podziwiać w Walker Art Gallery w Liverpoolu. Św. Saint Louis of Toulouse Crowning His Brother Robert of Anjou, 1317.
Taught Lippo Memmi #10
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Rosyjska From Wielkie Księstwo Moskiewskie Rosyjska malarska ikona On Wikipedia in 31 of 32 languages
W 1405 roku połączył siły z Teofanesem i Prokhoriem z Gorodźca, aby udekorować Sobór Zwiastowania, co stanowiło przełomowy moment w rosyjskim malarstwie ikon. Ikona Trójcy Świętej: Bez wątpienia najsławniejsze dzieło Rubliowa, ikona „Trójcy” (ok. 1420-1428), jest świadectwem jego artystycznego geniuszu.
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From Siena On Wikipedia in 29 of 32 languages
Ambrogio Lorencetti, urodzony około 1290 roku w sercu Sieny we Włoszech, wyłonił się jako kluczowa postać w przejściu od średniowiecznych tradycji artystycznych do rozwijającego się renesansu. Choć przez pewne okresy przyćmiony przez takich współczesnych jak Duccio i Simone Martini, a często omawiany obok swojego brata, malarza Pietro Lorencettiego, Ambrogio wytyczył sobie własną ścieżkę – naznaczoną innowacyjnym duchem i głębokim zaangażowaniem w otaczający go świat.
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Włoska From Siena Wczesny renesans On Wikipedia in 27 of 32 languages
Pietro Lorenzetti (ok. 1280–1348) jawi się jako postać kluczowa dla sztuki sienieńskiej, wyznaczająca moment głębokiego przejścia od gotyckiego formalizmu ku rodzącym się ideałom humanizmu wczesnego renesansu. Urodzony w tętniącym życiem krajobrazie kulturowym Sieny około 1280 roku, Lorenzetti rozpoczął swoją artystyczną podróż w epoce znaczących przemian intelektualnych i artystycznych w Toskanii.
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Holenderski From Maaseik Wczesnoniemiecki On Wikipedia in 20 of 32 languages
W samym sercu tej transformacji stał Hubert van Eyck, postać, której samo nazwisko wyryte jest w fundamentach sztuki Renesansu Północnego. Urodzony w Maasik około 1385 lub 1390 roku, był częścią potężnej dynastii artystycznej; jego więzi rodzinne, obejmujące słynnego brata Jana oraz rodzeństwo Lambert i Margareta, stworzyły tygiel kreatywności, który na zawsze odmienił trajektorię malarstwa europejskiego.
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Włoska From Florencja Wczesny renesans On Wikipedia in 23 of 32 languages
W tętniącej życiem, rozkwitającej atmosferze czternastowiecznej Florencji – epoki zdefiniowanej przez przejście od średniowiecza do wczesnego renesansu – Taddeo Gaddi wyłonił się jako mistrz światła, narracji i architektonicznego przepychu. Jako jeden z najwybitniejszych uczniów legendarnego Giotta di Bondone, Gaddi nie tylko odziedziczał styl; on rozszerzył wizualny język swojej epoki.
Taught Agnolo Gaddi #7, Jacopo Del Casentino (Jacopo Landino) #52
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Włoski From Florencja Gothic, Early Renaissance On Wikipedia in 20 of 32 languages
Agnolo Gaddi, born around 1350 in Florence, stands as a cornerstone of Florentine art history—a figure inextricably linked to the revolutionary vision of Giotto di Bondone and marking the final significant chapter in Giotto’s stylistic lineage. Gaddi’s artistic legacy is most powerfully realized in his monumental frescoes adorning the Cappella Baroncelli and the choir of Santa Croce in Florence – a commission undertaken alongside Giovanni da Milano and Gherardo Starnina.
Learned from Taddeo Gaddi #6
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Grecki From Konstantynopol Ikonografia bizantyjska On Wikipedia in 22 of 32 languages
Urodzony w Konstantynopolu około 1340 roku, choć często kojarzony z Grecją ze względu na swoją późniejszą działalność, Teofanc był kluczową postacią łączącą ostatni rozkwit sztuki bizantyjskiej z rodzącymiymi się tradycjami Rusi. Około 1395 roku przybył do Nowogrodu, potężnego państwa-miasta na Rusi, wraz z Andriejem Rublowem,อีก jedną ikoniczną postacią sztuki prawosławnej.
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Włoska From Wenecja Wpływy bizantyjskie i sztuka gotycka
Paolo Veneziano (ok. 1333–1358) jawi się jako monumentalna postać w historii sztuki weneckiej, powszelegnie uznawany za najważniejszego malarza weneckiego XIV wieku. Urodzony w samym sercu Wenecji, w artystycznej linii krwi – jego ojciec był znamienitym twórcą – Veneziano przypadł na czasy przełomowe dla europejskiego malarstwa.
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Włoski From Siena Gotyk Międzynarodowy On Wikipedia in 17 of 32 languages
Lippo Memmi, urodzony około 1291 roku w samym sercu Sieny, Włochy, jawi się jako kluczowa postać w przejściu od zakorzenionych w tradycji bizantyjskiej średniowiecznych malarstwa do rozkwitającej elegancji stylu gotyku międzynarodowego. Choć często omawiany w kontekście jego wybitnego szwagra i mentora, Simone Martiniego, współczesna nauka coraz bardziej dostrzega odrębny głos artystyczny Memmiego oraz znaczący wkład w sztukę Sieny XIV wieku.
Learned from Simone Martini #1
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Italian From Zevio Gothic Art On Wikipedia in 20 of 32 languages
Altichiero da Zevio, born near the quiet town of Zevio in Verona around 1330, was not merely a chronicler of sacred events but a pioneer of the Venetian Gothic style. Here, around 1364, he embarked on an ambitious cycle depicting scenes from Josephus's Wars of the Jews. In the chapel of Saint James at the Basilica of Sant’Antonio, the duo breathed life into the hagiography of Saint James the Elder.
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Włoska From Arezzo Łącznik między szkołą Giotta a szkołą syenieńską On Wikipedia in 16 of 32 languages
W barwnym gobelinie czternastowiecznej Toskanii niewiele nici jest tak misternie splecionych, jak te pozostawione przez Spinello Aretino. Urodzony w rodzinie florenckich złotników, nosił prawdziwe imię Spinello Di Luca Spinelli, lecz historia zapamiętała go pod przydomkiem „Aretino”, co podkreślało jego silną więź z Arezzo. W młodości pracował w tętniących życiem warsztatach Florencji, przyczyniając się do powstania monumentalnych dzieł, takich jak freski w kościołach Carmine i Santa Maria Novella.
Learned from Jacopo Del Casentino (Jacopo Landino) #52 · Taught Lorenzo di Bicci #33
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Włoska From Florencja Wczesny renesans On Wikipedia in 17 of 32 languages
Bernardo Daddi, urodzony we Florencji około 1290 roku i zmarły w 1348 roku, jawi się jako postać kluczowa dla okresu przejścia od późnego gotyku do rodzącego się włoskiego renesansu. Poza tymi ikonicznymi dziełami, wpływ Daddiego można dostrzec w licznych pracach rozproszonych w takich instytucjach jak National Gallery of Art czy Walters Art Museum.
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Włoch From Pontecorvo Gotyk
Andrea Pisano (ok. 1290 – 1348 Orvieto) jawi się jako monumentalna postać włoskiej rzeźby renesansowej, choć jego artystyczne dziedzictwo jest nierozerwalnie związane z poprzedzającą go epoką gotyku i zostało głęboko ukształtowane przez rewolucyjny wpływ Giotta di Bondone. Urodzony w Pontecorvo, w regionie Lazio, wczesne lata Pisana pozostają spowite tajemnicą, choć początkowo szlifował swój kunszt jako złotnik, zanim około 1300 roku całkowicie poświęcił się rzeźbiarstwu pod okiem Mino di Giovanni.
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Italian From Florence Early Renaissance
Niccolò di Tommaso, a name resonating softly within the annals of fourteenth-century Italian painting, emerged in Florence around 1346. A pivotal collaboration with Nardo di Cione around 1370 proved transformative.
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Chińska From Wuxi Czterej Mistrzowie Dynastii Yuan On Wikipedia in 15 of 32 languages
Ni Zan, znamienity chiński malarz, przyszedł na świat w 1301 roku w zamożnej rodzinie w Wuxi. Choć urodził się już po śmierci Kublaj-chana, rodzina Ni Zana mogła zapewnić mu rygorystyczne wykształcenie konfucjańskie, które ukształtowało jego intelekt i wrażliwość. Wypracowany po 1345 roku, unikalny styl Ni Zana był świadomą formą autoekspresji, nasyconą głęboką introspekcją.
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Italian From Florence Gothic-Late Gothic
Andrea di Cione, known to history by the evocative moniker Orcagna, stands as one of the most influential figures in Florentine art during the mid-14th century—a period marked by a fascinating confluence of Gothic and Late Gothic artistic traditions. Born around 1308 in the heart of Florence, he emerged from a family deeply rooted in the city's prestigious artisan culture.
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Italian From Florence Gothic-Late Gothic On Wikipedia in 20 of 32 languages
The name Orcagna—a moniker bestowed upon him by local artisans—encompasses a remarkable figure in the history of Italian art: Andrea di Cione, a painter, sculptor, architect, and master craftsman who dominated the artistic landscape of Florence during the latter half of the 14th century. Orcagna’s early life remains shrouded in some mystery, though it is believed he apprenticed under the renowned sculptor Andrea Pisano.
Learned from Andrea Pisano #14
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From Lombardia
Urodzony jako Giovanni di Jacopo di Guido da Caversaccio w Lombardii około 1346 roku, jego artystyczna podróż rozwinęła się głównie we wspaniałej kulturalnej scenerii Florencji, w czasach ogromnych zmian i innowacji.
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Italian From Venice Early Renaissance painting On Wikipedia in 15 of 32 languages
To speak of the “Workshop of Paolo Uccello ” is to acknowledge not merely a single artist’s hand but a collaborative enterprise—a studio brimming with apprentices and assistants who carried forward his innovative vision long after his death in 1475.
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Italian From Siena Gothic Art On Wikipedia in 14 of 32 languages
To traverse the hallowed halls of the Collegiata di San Gimignano is to encounter a ghost of the Trecento, an artist whose name, Barna da Siena, lingers in the air like incense in a medieval chapel. Known also as Berna di Siena, this figure remains one of the most tantalizing enigmas in the history of Italian art.
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Chinese From Huzhou Yuan Dynasty Landscape Painting On Wikipedia in 14 of 32 languages
Born in Wuxing, Zhejiang province – now Huzhou – around 1308, Wang Meng stands as a pivotal figure within the artistic landscape of the Yuan Dynasty (1271-1368). His life was marked by both privilege and profound misfortune; he descended from Zhao Mengfu, a prominent Song Dynasty official and artist, inheriting a lineage steeped in cultural significance.
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Spanish From Palma de Mallorca Nautical cartography
Name: Cresques Abraham (his given name was actually Cresques, Abraham being his father's name). Background: Cresques was born into a Jewish family in Majorca, then part of the Crown of Aragon.
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French Medieval Art, Religious Paintings
Yet, within this tradition flourished an artist of startling intensity and dramatic vision – Nicolas Bataille (c. 1330-1405). His tapestries, particularly the famed “Seven Seals” cycle now housed in the Saint-Nicolas du Chardonnet church in Paris, offer a window into a world grappling with anxieties about mortality, divine judgment, and the impending end times – a perspective rarely found in contemporary art.
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Włoska From Wenecja Sztuka bizantyjska On Wikipedia in 11 of 32 languages
Rok 1336 rezonuje w artystycznym krajobrazie Włoch, nierozerwalnie związany z postacią spowitą intrygującą tajemnicą – Mistrzem z roku 1336. Bardziej precyzyjnie znany jako Giovanni Lipini, artysta ten, którego imię wywodzi się od cudownego fresku przedstawiającego Matkę Bożą w Santa Maria delle Grazie w Pistoii, oferuje kuszący wgląd w jego pochodzenie i trwały wpływ na sztukę.
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Italian Trecento
Born around 1298 in Siena, Italy, and tragically dying sometime before 1331, his life spanned a period of immense artistic ferment – the very dawn of the Renaissance – and he left behind a remarkably small but intensely significant body of work.
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Italian From Colle di Val d'Elsa Late Gothic On Wikipedia in 18 of 32 languages
In the twilight of the Middle Ages and the dawn of the Italian Renaissance, few figures bridge the gap between the medieval workshop and the modern era as intimately as Cennino Cennini.
Learned from Agnolo Gaddi #7
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Włoska From Siena Malarstwo sieneńskie On Wikipedia in 13 of 32 languages
Urodzony około 1280 roku w rodzinie malarzy – jego ojcem był Guido, a rodzeństwem Muccio i Ugolino – wyłonił się jako niezależny mistrz, pozostawiając po sobie dziedzictwo poruszających dzieł, które stały się pomostem między sztywną formalnością tradycji italo-bizantyjskiej a rodzącym się duchem naturalizmu w malarstwie syeneńskim.
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Italian From Siena Early Renaissance On Wikipedia in 13 of 32 languages
In the golden twilight of the Trecento, as the medieval world began to stir toward the light of the Renaissance, Taddeo di Bartolo emerged as a transformative force within the Sienese School.
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Italian From Florence Early Quattrocento
Records indicate he apprenticed under Nerio di Binduccio around 1296, suggesting an established presence within Florence's artistic milieu by this pivotal moment – a contemporary of Giotto and deeply immersed in the stylistic currents shaping Sienese painting. The Arte dei Medici e Speziali recognized him as a member from 1312 to 1320, cementing his position as a respected craftsman amidst the city’s vibrant cultural landscape.
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Chinese Landscape painting
Born in Yingcheng (modern-day Yingxian County, Shandong Province) sometime during the late Yuan dynasty (1368-1407), he lived through a period of immense upheaval and transition – the fall of the Mongol-led Yuan and the establishment of the Ming. His most significant debt is undoubtedly to Wang Meng (1308-1383), one of the last great masters of the Yuan dynasty.
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Italian From Siena Sienese School On Wikipedia in 12 of 32 languages
In the vibrant heart of the Sienese School, Andrea di Bartolo emerged as a master whose brush captured the profound spiritual intensity of his era. As the son and pupil of the prominent painter Bartolo di Fredi, Andrea’s artistic journey was deeply rooted in the traditions of his father's workshop.
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Italian Florentine School
Lorenzo di Bicci, born around 1350 in the heart of Florence, stands as a pivotal figure bridging the late Gothic traditions of his predecessors with the burgeoning naturalism that would define the early Renaissance.
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Belgian From Ypres Early Netherlandish Painting On Wikipedia in 15 of 32 languages
In the twilight of the fourteenth century, a transformative energy began to pulse through the workshops of Flanders, signaling the end of the medieval era and the slow, luminous birth of the Northern Renaissance.
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Włoski From Florencja Florencka Szkoła
Lorenzo di Bicci, urodzony około 1373 roku we Florencji, jest postacią kluczową w rozwijającej się florenckiej szkole malarstwa w drugiej połowie XIV i na początku XV wieku. Wczesne Życie i Szkolenie: Formatywne lata Lorenza spędził w warsztacie swojego ojca, Jacopo di Bicci—rzemieślnika, którego własne dzieła artystyczne zapowiadały wyrazisty styl Lorenza.
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Italian From Florence Venetian Renaissance On Wikipedia in 12 of 32 languages
In the golden twilight of the Middle Ages, as the rigid structures of the Gothic era began to soften under the warmth of burgeoning humanism, there emerged a painter whose brush captured the very essence of spiritual devotion and intricate beauty.
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French Early Gothic painting
Jean Pucelle remains one of the most captivating enigmas in the annals of medieval art, a figure whose name is whispered with reverence by those who study the delicate transition from the rigid structures of the Middle Ages to the burgeoning humanism of the Renaissance.
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Włoska From Florencja Malarstwo toskańskie On Wikipedia in 12 of 32 languages
Połowa czternastego wieku we Florencji była czasem niezwykłego rozkwitu talentów artystycznych, a wśród jego najznamienitszych postaci wyróżniał się Andrea Orcagna – malarz, rzeźbiarz, architekt i administrator, którego wieloaspektowa kariera odcisnęła niezatarte piętno na wizualnym krajobrazie miasta.
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Italian From Piove di Sacco Early Renaissance; Venetian painting; Gothic art On Wikipedia in 12 of 32 languages
Guariento di Arpo (c. 1310–1370) stands as a monumental figure of the Trecento, acting as the essential bridge between the grounded, volumetric realism of Florence and the ethereal, ornamental splendor of the Venetian Gothic tradition. The foundations of Guariento’s genius were laid in the workshops of his contemporaries, where the shadows of masters like Giotto di Bondone and Giovanni Pisano loomed large.
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Italian From Pratovecchio Gothic & Early Renaissance On Wikipedia in 10 of 32 languages
The story of Giovanni del Biondo is one woven into the very fabric of 14th-century Florence, a period of profound transition where the rigid elegance of the Gothic tradition began to breathe with the nascent vitality of the Early Renaissance.
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Holender From Haarlem Realizm Północny
Claus Sluter (ok. 1350–1406) jawi się jako jeden z najbardziej wpływowych rzeźbiarzy swojej epoki, stanowiąc kluczowy punkt zwrotny między gotyckimi a renesansowymi tradycjami artystycznymi w Europie Północnej. Wpis jego nazwiska do rejestru cechu kamieniarzy w Brukseli około roku 1379/1380 potwierdza jego aktywność zawodową i podkreśla znaczenie kunsztu rzemieśliczego w średniowiecznej kulturze artystycznej.
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Japanese From Kyoto Rinzai Zen, Gozan Bungaku
He spent years immersed in Chinese culture, mastering calligraphy under the esteemed master Huang Shangu, absorbing the nuances of Song dynasty poetry, and engaging with the complex philosophies underpinning Zen Buddhism.
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Italian From Florence Gothic On Wikipedia in 7 of 32 languages
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.
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Italian From Siena Sienese School On Wikipedia in 13 of 32 languages
W samym sercu czternastowiecznej Toskanii, w epoce zdefiniowanej przez przejście od eterycznej łagodności gotyku do rodzącego się humanizmu renesansu, Bartolo di Fredi wyłonił się jako mistrz światła i narracji. Urodzony w Sienie około 1330 roku, był kimś więcej niż tylko malarzem; był pomostem między dwoma światami.
Works to know · Their 100 best-known works
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German From Dortmund International Gothic soft style On Wikipedia in 13 of 32 languages
Born around 1370, von Soest emerged not merely as a local painter but as the preeminent Westphalian master of his era. His presence in Dortmund placed him at the heart of a cosmopolitan social circle, where he moved among the patrician elite, securing the patronage necessary to sustain a thriving workshop that would influence Northern European painting well into the late 15th century.
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Egyptian From Amarna Amarna art style
Tuthmosis, a name synonymous with the golden age of ancient Egypt, was born in Amarna around 1340 BC – a pivotal period marked by radical artistic and religious upheaval. Akhenaten, abandoning the established pantheon of Egyptian gods, moved the capital from Thebes to Amarna – a newly constructed city dedicated solely to Aten. Perhaps Tuthmosis’s most celebrated achievement is undoubtedly the magnificent Bust of Queen Nefertiti, completed around 1340 BC.
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Italian From Valmorea Italian Gothic On Wikipedia in 13 of 32 languages
In the bustling streets of Florence, where the air was thick with the scent of fresh pigment and the echoes of a changing era, a painter named Giovanni di Jacopo di Guido da Caversaccio began to make his mark. Hailing from Lombardy, he arrived in Tuscany as a man seeking his fortune, appearing in the city's records as Johannes Jacobi de Commo.
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German From Minden International Gothic On Wikipedia in 13 of 32 languages
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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Italian From Siena Gothic architecture/sculpture
Agostino di Siena, born around 1285 in the heart of Tuscany, emerged as a pivotal figure in the transition from late Gothic to early Renaissance sculpture.
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From Kyoto
Ashikaga Yoshimitsu (September 25, 1358 – May 31, 1408) was the third shōgun of the Ashikaga shogunate, ruling Japan during the Muromachi period. Born in Kyoto as Haruō, he was the oldest surviving son of Ashikaga Yoshiakira. In 1379, Yoshimitsu initiated a significant reorganization of the gozan zen (Five Mountain Zen) establishment, solidifying its institutional framework.
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Netherlandish From Valenciennes Pucellian revival
In the twilight of the fourteenth century, a period defined by the transition from the rigid structures of the High Middle Ages to the burgeoning naturalism of the Early Netherlandish tradition, the name André Beauneveu emerges as a beacon of artistic innovation.
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Italian From Florence Renaissance
Often known to history through the mistaken identity of Jacopo Landino —a nomenclature born from the historical errors of Giorgio Vasari—this Florentine master navigated the delicate transition between the late Gothic tradition and the burgeoning sensibilities of the early Renaissance. The origins of his artistry are deeply rooted in the Florentine milieu, likely shaped by the influential circle surrounding the Master of St.
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Japońska From Prefektura Aichi Buddyzm Zen On Wikipedia in 12 of 32 languages
Musō Soseki, wybitna postać w świecie japońskiej sztuki i duchowości, przyszedł na świat w 1275 roku i odszedł 20 października 1351 roku. Aby dostrzec styl, który zainspirował, warto przyjrzeć się takim dziełom jak „krajobraz w stylu Zhan Jingfenga” autorstwa Li Yanshana, który, choć nie przypisuje się bezpośrednio Musō Soseki, odzwierciedla trwałe dziedzictwo jego podejścia artystycznego.
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Italian From Pisa Gothic Art On Wikipedia in 11 of 32 languages
Francesco Traini (c. 1321 – c. 1365) stands as a singular figure in the artistic landscape of Tuscany during the tumultuous fourteenth century, primarily recognized for his monumental frescoes adorning the Camposanto Monumentale in Pisa and Bologna—works that encapsulate the anxieties and spiritual fervor born from the Black Death.
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Italian From Bologna International Gothic On Wikipedia in 12 of 32 languages
Vitale da Bologna, a name whispered through the corridors of art history as the definitive master of the Bolognese Gothic, emerged from the vibrant cultural landscape of 14th-century Italy to leave an indelible mark on the Early Renaissance.
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Kurdish From Erbil Company Style
Sheikh Zain al-Din, also known as al-Iraqi, stands as a fascinating figure in the history of Indian miniature painting—a Kurdish artist born in Erbil, Iraq around 1325 who flourished under the complex patronage system of British Raj.
Works to know · Their 100 best-known works
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Spanish Gothic-Italian
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.
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Meksykańska From Tenochtitlan Sztuka Mezoamerykańska
Narodziły się na początku XIV wieku w Tenochtitlán, sercu Imperium Azteków, tradycje artystyczne Azteków były głęboko zakorzenione w dziedzictwie wcześniejszych cywilizacji Mezoameryki. Olmekowie, ze swoimi kolosalnymi głowami i wyrafinowanymi systemami kalendarzowymi, Teotihuacanos, słynący z potężnych piramid i planowania urbanistycznego, oraz Toltekowie, mistrzowie obróbki metali i rzeźby – wszyscy oni przyczynili się do bogatego gobelinu artystycznego, który odziedziczyli Aztekowie.
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Chinese From Taizhou Yuan dynasty calligraphy
Born in Taizhou, within the Zhejiang province of China, he was originally known by the name Zhu and also carried the moniker Nantang. His existence was deeply intertwined with the spiritual lineage of Zen Buddhism, as he sought enlightenment through the guidance of esteemed masters such as Guling Qingmao.
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Italian Byzantine-influenced art; Gothic art
In the shimmering, maritime heart of the fourteenth century, a transformative era was unfolding within the lagoons of Venice, and at its center stood Paolo Veneziano. Often revered as the undisputed founder of the Venetian School, this master artist—also known by names such as Paolo da Venezia or Veneziano Paolo —did more than merely paint; he forged a visual identity for a rising maritime republic.
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Italian From Perugia Renaissance
In the golden twilight of the Middle Ages, as the rigid structures of the Byzantine tradition began to soften under the burgeoning light of the Renaissance, there emerged a figure of profound architectural and decorative significance in the heart of Italy. Matteo di Ser Cambio, an artist whose name echoes through the halls of Perugia and Florence, served as a vital bridge between the medieval past and the humanist future.
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From Nanjing
Zhu Di was not a visual artist in the traditional sense, but rather the third emperor of China's Ming dynasty, known to history by his era name, the Yongle Emperor. Born in Nanjing, China, he rose from the position of Prince of Yan to become a formidable military leader and statesman.
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Catalan From Avinyonet del Penedès Gothic painting
Ferrer Bassa emerged from the artistic landscape of 14th-century Catalonia as a pivotal figure, bridging the gap between established Gothic traditions and the burgeoning Italianate styles that would reshape European painting. Born around 1285 in the small town of Avinyonet del Penedès, his early life remains shrouded in some mystery, yet the documented evidence reveals a trajectory marked by both diligent craftsmanship and royal favor.
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Italian From Modena Late Gothic On Wikipedia in 15 of 32 languages
Precise details concerning his familial background are elusive, yet evidence suggests he belonged to a noble family engaged in mercantile pursuits—a circumstance that afforded him access to resources crucial for pursuing scholarly endeavors and honing artistic skills.
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Italian From Bologna Renaissance, Proto-Renaissance
Jacopo d'Avanzi, a name resonating softly through the annals of the 14th-century Italian Renaissance, remains an artist shrouded in some mystery, often conflated with contemporaries like Jacopo de’ Bavozi. This environment undoubtedly played a crucial role in fostering d'Avanzi’s talent.
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Włoski From San Quirico d'Orcia Naturalizm, Proto-renesans On Wikipedia in 10 of 32 languages
Pietro Lorenzetti, urodzony około 1280 roku i tragicznie zmarły w 1348 roku podczas wyniszczającej pandemii Czarnej Śmierci, pozostaje postacią kluczową w ewolucji malarstwa włoskiego. Jego życie, choć tragicznie krótkie, było świadkiem dramatycznej zmiany wrażliwości artystycznej w Sienie, napędzanej w dużej mierze współpracą z młodszym bratem, Ambrogio Lorenzetti, oraz ich zaangażowaniem w innowacyjne techniki Giotta i Giovanni Pisano.
Works to know · Their 100 best-known works
The Coronation of the Virgin, and Saints
The Camarlingo Niccolò di Leonardo della Gazaia, His Scrivener and Three Taxpayers (Sienese account book cover)
Madonna and Child Enthroned with Saint John the Evangelist, Saint Peter, Saint Agnes, Saint Catherine of Alexandria, Saint Lucy, an Unidentified Female Saint, Saint Paul, and Saint John the Baptist, with Eve and the Serpent; the Annunciation67of 99
Italian From Florence Early Italian painter On Wikipedia in 14 of 32 languages
Born around 1324, Maso di Stefano—better known by his diminutive title—did not simply mimic his predecessors. In works like the Pietà of San Remigio, created around 1365, the artist captures a heavy, physical grief. The frescoes in the chapel of San Silvestro within the Basilica of Santa Croce in Florence provide evidence of his capacity for complex storytelling.
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Yuan dynasty From Jiashan County On Wikipedia in 12 of 32 languages
After completing his formal education, Wu Zhen made the deliberate choice to abandon the life of a scholar or a warrior to pursue the art of painting.
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Florentine From Florence Later Gothic On Wikipedia in 10 of 32 languages
Florence serves as the backdrop for the career of Jacopo del Casentino. As a pupil of Taddeo Gaddi, Casentino absorbs the technical foundations of the Florentine tradition while looking toward new horizons. Alongside Bernardo Daddi, Casentino helps spread the popularity of these portable altars across Italy, bringing sacred imagery into the quiet corners of domestic life.
Learned from Taddeo Gaddi #6 · Taught Spinello Aretino #12
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Italian From Florence Early Renaissance On Wikipedia in 12 of 32 languages
Giusto de’ Menabuoi (c. 1320–1391) was an Italian painter born in Florence, marking the dawn of the Quattrocento – a pivotal era in Renaissance art history. Notably, between 1375 and 1378, he embarked upon the decoration of the Baptistery of Saint Anthony – a project that exemplifies his innovative blending of Byzantine influences with Florentine artistic sensibilities.
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French From Hesdin International Gothic On Wikipedia in 13 of 32 languages
He is also known as Jacquemart of Hesdin. Hesdin, his namesake, was a fortified citadel in the Pas-de-Calais region, then part of Flanders and under Burgundian influence.
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Italian From Viterbo Early Italian Renaissance
In the heart of fourteenth-century Italy, amidst the spiritual awakening of the early Renaissance, the name Matteo Giovanetti emerged as a beacon of devotional mastery. His life’s work serves as a vital bridge between the rigid, symbolic traditions of the Gothic period and the burgeoning naturalism that would soon define the Italian Renaissance.
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Japanese From Ямаширо Zen buddhism art
He was born in Yamashiro Province (modern Kyoto Prefecture), a region deeply rooted in Buddhist tradition.
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Chinese Zen Buddhism
In the quiet, meditative corridors of history, few figures loom as large or as transformative as Seisetsu Shōchō (1274–1339). Born in China during the vibrant Yuan Dynasty, his life was a bridge between two worlds, spanning the intellectual rigor of Chinese scholarship and the spiritual revitalization of Japanese Zen.
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Italian From Siena Sienese school
Bartolommeo Bulgarini, known variously as Bulgarino or Bologhini, emerged from the vibrant artistic ferment of fourteenth-century Siena to become one of the most profound voices of the Trecento. Born around 1300, his life was inextricably linked to the golden age of Sienese painting, a period defined by a unique tension between the celestial and the terrestrial.
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Japanese From Hara Zen painting
Tettō’s early life was immersed in the traditions of Japanese art. Born into a family with a history of artistic endeavors, he received his initial training in various traditional forms – calligraphy, landscape painting, and perhaps even woodblock printing.
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Italian From Modena Byzantine-influenced Lombard Painting On Wikipedia in 12 of 32 languages
Born around 1328 in Modena (Emilia), he emerged from obscurity to become arguably the first Lombard painter of considerable renown, leaving behind an impressive oeuvre that testifies to his unwavering devotion to this venerable artistic heritage. His activity spanned Lombardy, Piedmont, and Pisa in Tuscany, establishing him as a pivotal artist within the burgeoning cultural dynamism of the era.
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German-Bohemian From Schwaebisch Guemund Late Gothic
In the heart of the Late Middle Ages, a period defined by soaring spires and profound devotion, Peter Parler emerged as one of the most influential architects and sculptors of his era. Known variously as Peter von Gemünd or Petr Parléř, his identity was inextricably linked to the Parler family, a lineage of craftsmen whose influence stretched across much of Central Europe.
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Włoska From Barcelona Wczesny renesans
Bonanat Descoll I De Santcliment był katalońskim admirałem Korony Aragonii w XIV wieku. Urodził się w Barcelonie w Hiszpanii w 1310 roku, a zmarł w 1390 roku. Bonanat Descoll I De Santcliment był nie tylko biegłym dowódcą wojskowym, ale także wybitnym artystą.
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Chinese From Beijing Landscape Art
The Yuan Dynasty (1271–1368), established by Kublai Khan, represents a singular moment in Chinese history – the first time a foreign power successfully ruled over all of China. Understanding Yuan art requires delving into its complex context: the ambition of Kublai Khan to unite Eurasia under Mongol rule, coupled with a burgeoning intellectual elite eager to embrace new ideas and traditions.
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Italian From Verona Trecento art
Giovanni di Rigino, a name resonating softly through the annals of Trecento sculpture, emerged from the vibrant artistic milieu of Verona in approximately 1315 or 1320.
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Italian From Siena Gothic Art
Domenico di Agostino, born in Siena around 1317, emerged from the vibrant artistic milieu of a city deeply steeped in religious fervor. While not as widely celebrated as some of his contemporaries like Duccio or Simone Martini, Domenico carved out a significant place for himself within the Sienese School, becoming known for his intensely devotional works and refined stylistic approach.
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Italian Gothic Art Italy
Siena’s artistic climate was characterized by a distinctive emphasis on grace, refined detail, and narrative clarity – qualities that would become hallmarks of Agnolo’s own work.
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Italian From Milan Gothic
Giovanni da Campione (c.1320-1375) stands as a pivotal figure in the artistic landscape of Milanese Gothic sculpture, renowned for his dramatic depictions of warfare and the monumental Tomb of Cangrande della Scala – a testament to both technical prowess and humanist ideals.
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Italian From Arezzo Humanist poetry
Born in Arezzo, Italy, in 1304 as Francesco Patriarca – later adopting the name Francesco Petrarca – this artist was more than just a painter; he was a pivotal figure in the burgeoning Italian Renaissance. His family, prominent Florentine notaries, faced exile due to the turbulent power struggles between the White and Black Guelphs.
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From Siena
His origins lie within a Sienese family with a tradition of sculpting and architecture. However, modern scholarship proposes an apprenticeship under Camaino di Crescentino, father to Tino di Camaino, as more likely.
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Japanese From Tokyo Zen Buddhism
Sesson Yūbai (雪村 友梅; 1290 – 14th day of the 1st month, 1347) stands as one of Japan’s most revered Zen Buddhist poets and monks—a figure inextricably linked to the profound aesthetic principles that define the Five Mountains School of Zen.
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Egyptian From Cairo Islamic Art
The early life of Barquq remains somewhat shrouded in historical detail, typical for figures within the Mamluk elite whose power was often built on military prowess and strategic alliances rather than documented lineage.
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Italian From Certaldo Humanism precursor
Born amidst the rolling landscapes of Certaldo in 1313, Giovanni Boccaccio emerged as a vital force in the cultural landscape of the fourteenth century. As one of the legendary "Three Crowns" of Italian literature—standing alongside the giants Dante Alighieri and Petrarch—his life served as a bridge between the medieval world and the dawning light of the Renaissance.
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Japanese Buddhist Art
In the turbulent landscape of fourteenth-century Japan, amidst the political fragmentation of the Northern and Southern Courts, there emerged a figure whose influence transcended the mere boundaries of imperial governance. Emperor Kōgon (1313–1364) was not merely a sovereign navigating a period of profound instability; he was a visionary patron whose devotion to Buddhist iconography helped reshape the aesthetic soul of Northern Japan.
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Japanese From Tokyo Rinzai Zen
Jakushitsu Genkō (寂室 元光, june 23, 1290 – september 25, 1367) stands as a singular figure in fourteenth-century Japan—a Rinzai Zen master whose artistic output transcended mere craftsmanship to embody the very essence of contemplative practice.
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Italian From Sant Joan de les Abadès Sienese painting, Gothic influence
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English From Norwich Medieval Mysticism
In the heart of a bustling, medieval port city, amidst the shadows of the Black Death and the tremors of the Peasants’ Revolt, lived a woman whose voice would transcend the stone walls of her enclosure. Julian of Norwich, known variously as Lady Julian or Mother Julian, carved out a life of profound stillness within the Holy Cell of Norwich Cathedral.
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Italian From Florence Renaissance Painting On Wikipedia in 10 of 32 languages
Born around 1320, he was part of a formidable artistic dynasty, working alongside his brothers, the renowned Orcagna (Andrea di Cione) and Jacopo di Cione. The zenith of Nardo’s collaborative achievements can be found within the hallowed walls of the Cappella Strozzi in Santa Maria Novella.
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Egyptian From Amarna Ancient Egyptian Art
Born as Tutankhaten, the Living Image of Aten, his early years were defined by the radical, monotheistic shadows cast by his predecessor, Akhenaten. Yet, the boy who would become Tutankhamun possessed a destiny far greater than mere survival.
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Italian From Modena Giottesque & Bolognese
In the twilight of the fourteenth century, amidst the architectural grandeur of Northern Italy, the name Serafino Serafini emerged as a vital, if enigmatic, force in the evolution of late medieval painting. Born around 1324 in the industrious city of Modena, Serafini’s origins were deeply rooted in the tactile traditions of his homeland.
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Italian Venetian Gothic
Filippo Calendario stands as a pivotal figure in the artistic landscape of fourteenth-century Venice, primarily recognized for his monumental contributions to the construction and decoration of the Doge’s Palace—a testament to Venetian architectural prowess during its golden age. Born around 1315, likely in Florence, Calendario’s early life was shaped by the rigorous traditions of Italian craftsmanship.
Works to know · Their 100 best-known works
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Italian From Pietrantonella Late Medieval Art
In the twilight of the Middle Ages, as the rigid structures of the Gothic era began to soften under the burgeoning light of the Renaissance, there emerged a master whose hands shaped the very identity of Neapolitan grandeur.
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Italian From Tosa Byzantine art
The figure known as the Master of 1336 remains one of the most intriguing enigmas in Italian art history. While his name—a label bestowed upon him due to a fresco depicting the miracle of the Virgin Mary in Santa Maria delle Grazie, Pistoia—offers little insight into his personal identity, his paintings speak volumes about the artistic currents shaping Tuscany at the time.
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| Italy | 39 |
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| Włochy | 17 |
| Japan | 7 |
| China | 4 |
| Spain | 3 |
| France | 3 |
| Egypt | 3 |
| People's Republic of China | 2 |
| 1270s | 4 |
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| 1280s | 9 |
| 1290s | 11 |
| 1300s | 9 |
| 1310s | 8 |
| 1320s | 12 |
| 1330s | 13 |
| 1340s | 9 |
| 1350s | 15 |
| 1360s | 9 |
Just the names
Simone MartiniWłoch · 1284–1344Andriej RublowRosyjska · 1360–1430Ambrogio Lorenzetti1290–1348Pietro LorenzettiWłoska · 1280–1348Hubert Van EyckHolenderski · 1366–1426Taddeo GaddiWłoska · 1300–1366Agnolo GaddiWłoski · 1350–1396Teofan GrekGrecki · 1335–1410Paolo VenezianoWłoska · 1333–1358Lippo MemmiWłoski · 1291–1356AltichieroItalian · 1330–1390Spinello AretinoWłoska · 1350–1410Bernardo DaddiWłoska · 1290–1348Andrea PisanoWłoch · 1290–1348Niccolò Di TommasoItalian · 1346–1376Ni ZanChińska · 1301–1374Andrea Di Cione Di Arcangelo (Orcagna)Italian · 1308–1368OrcagnaItalian · 1315–1368Giovanni Da Milano1346–1369Paolo VenezianoItalian · 1300–1365Barna Da SienaItalian · 1330–1380Wang MengChinese · 1308–1385Cresques AbrahamSpanish · 1325–1387Nicolas BatailleFrench · 1330–1405Lorenzo VenezianoWłoska · 1336–1379Segna Di BuonaventureItalian · 1298–1326Cennino CenniniItalian · 1360–1440Ugolino Di NerioWłoska · 1280–1330Taddeo di BartoloItalian · 1362–1422Lippo Di BenivieniItalian · 1296–1327Zhao YuanChinese · born 1350Andrea Di BartoloItalian · 1360–1428Lorenzo di BicciItalian · 1350–1427Melchior BroederlamBelgian · 1355–1410Lorenzo Di BicciWłoski · 1350–1427Gherardo StarninaItalian · 1354–1413Jean PucelleFrench · 1300–1334Andrea Di BonaiutoWłoska · 1343–1379Guariento di ArpoItalian · 1310–1370Giovanni Del BiondoItalian · 1356–1399Klaus SluterHolender · 1355–1406Kokan ShirenJapanese · 1278–1346Jacopo di CioneItalian · 1325–1399Bartolo Di FrediItalian · 1330–1410Conrad von SoestGerman · 1360–1423TuthmosisEgyptian · 1340–1300Giovanni da MilanoItalian · 1325–1370Master BertramGerman · 1345–1415Agostino Di GiovanniItalian · 1285–1347Ashikaga Yoshimitsu1358–1408André BeauneveuNetherlandish · 1335–1403Jacopo Del Casentino (Jacopo Landino)Italian · 1330–1380Musō SosekiJapońska · 1275–1351Francesco TrainiItalian · 1321–1365Vitale Da BolognaItalian · 1289–1359Sheikh Zain Al-DinKurdish · born 1325Pere SerraSpanish · 1357–1406Imperium AztekówMeksykańska · 1300–1521Liaoan QingyuChinese · 1288–1363Marco Di Paolo VenezianoItalian · born 1362Matteo Di Ser CambioItalian · 1351–1424Zhu Di1360–1424Ferrer BassaCatalan · 1285–1348Tommaso Da ModenaItalian · 1326–1379Jacopo AvanziItalian · 1350–1416Paolo Di Giovanni FeiWłoski · 1345–1411GiottinoItalian · 1324–1372Wu ZhenYuan dynasty · 1280–1354Jacopo del CasentinoFlorentine · 1297–1358Giusto De' MenabuoiItalian · 1330–1393Jacquemart de HesdinFrench · 1350–1410Matteo GiovanettiItalian · 1322–1368Reisai GukyokuJapanese · 1363–1452Qingzhuo Zhengcheng, Ch'Ing-Cho Cheng-Ch'EngChinese · 1274–1339Bartolommeo BulgariniItalian · 1305–1378Gikō TettōJapanese · 1295–1369Barnaba Da ModenaItalian · 1328–1386Piotr ParlerGerman-Bohemian · 1330–1399Bonanat Descoll I De SantclimentWłoska · 1310–1390Yuan DynastyChinese · 1271–1368Giovanni Di RiginoItalian · born 1315Domenico Di AgostinoItalian · 1317–1366Agnolo Di VenturaItalian · 1290–1349Giovanni Da CampioneItalian · 1320–1375Francesco Di PetraccoItalian · 1304–1374Giovanni d'Agostino1285–1347Sesson YūbaiJapanese · 1290–1347Sultan Al-Malik Al-Zahir Abu Sa’Id BarquqEgyptian · 1339–1399Giovanni Di Chellino BoccaccioItalian · 1313–1375Emperor KōgonJapanese · 1313–1364Jakushitsu GenkōJapanese · 1290–1367Bernat Saulet I El Taller De Sant Joan De Les AbadessesItalian · 1341–1342Mother JulianEnglish · born 1343Nardo di CioneItalian · 1320–1366TutankhamenEgyptian · 1345–1327Serafino SerafiniItalian · 1324–1393Filippo CalendarioItalian · 1315–1355Antonio Baboccio Da PipernoItalian · 1351–1435Zekkai ChūshinItalian · 1336–1405Good questions
Simone Martini (#1) is first in this ranking, followed by Andriej Rublow (#2) and Ambrogio Lorenzetti (#3).
Simone Martini (#1), Andriej Rublow (#2), Ambrogio Lorenzetti (#3), Pietro Lorenzetti (#4) and Hubert Van Eyck (#5).
The highest-ranked living artists in this list are Zhao Yuan (#31), Sheikh Zain Al-Din (#56), Marco Di Paolo Veneziano (#60), Giovanni Di Rigino (#81) and Mother Julian (#93).
1 women are in this ranking: Mother Julian (#93).
The highest-ranked artists born in Włochy are Simone Martini (#1), Ambrogio Lorenzetti (#3), Pietro Lorenzetti (#4), Taddeo Gaddi (#6) and Agnolo Gaddi (#7).
Most artists in this list were born in the 1350s (15 of 99), between 1271 and 1366 overall.
Taddeo Gaddi (#6) taught Agnolo Gaddi (#7) and Jacopo Del Casentino (Jacopo Landino) (#52); Simone Martini (#1) taught Lippo Memmi (#10); Spinello Aretino (#12) taught Lorenzo di Bicci (#33).
The earliest-born artist in this list is Yuan Dynasty (#80), born in 1271.
“The monumental figures, the palpable emotional resonance, and the narrative clarity characteristic of Giotto’s frescoes are unmistakably present in Agnolo’s initial paintings—a testament to his unwavering devotion to Giotto's groundbreaking innovations.” — from our biography of Agnolo Gaddi (#7).
The museums holding the most key works of this list are Metropolitan Museum of Art (20), Gemäldegalerie (5) and Galleria degli Uffizi (4).
The highest-ranked artists born in Italy are Altichiero (#11), Niccolò Di Tommaso (#15), Andrea Di Cione Di Arcangelo (Orcagna) (#17), Orcagna (#18) and Paolo Veneziano (#20).
Our catalogue holds 1,491 works by these artists. Each one can be ordered as a hand-painted oil reproduction or a print.
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Famous Baroque artistsStraż Nocna · Rembrandt
Famous Contemporary Realist artistsZbieraczki · Jean-François Millet
Famous Impressionist artistsGwiaździsta noc (Nowy Jork, MoMA) · Vincent Van Gogh
Famous Romanticist artistsSaturn Pożerający Swoje Dziecko · Francisco Goya
Famous Neoclassicist artistsŚmierć Marata · Jacques-Louis David
Famous Realist artistsPochodzenie świata · Gustave Courbet
Famous Renaissance artistsMona Lisa (La Gioconda) · Leonardo Da Vinci
Famous Dutch Golden Age artistsPonadczasowe spojrzenie: Odkrywanie arcydzieła Vermeera
Utworzony w 1665 roku, podczas szczytu Niderlandzkiego Złotego Wieku, ten ikoniczny obraz wykracza poza zwykłe portretowanie. To urzekający „tronie” – studium charakteru i ekspresji, a nie próba prz · Jan Vermeer
Famous Expressionist artistsKompozycja VII · Wasilij Kandinskij
Famous Rococo artistsWyprawa na Cytherę · Jean-Antoine WatteauOther eras
Famous Early Medieval artistsSnowy River · Wang Wei
Famous High Medieval artistsMadonna in Maest (Ognissanti Madonna) · Giotto Di Bondone
Famous Renaissance artistsStworzenie Adama · Michał Anioł
Famous Early Modern artistsPowołanie św. Mateusza · Caravaggio
Famous 19th Century artistsLilia Wodne (lub Nymfeas) · Claude Monet
Famous Modern artistsGuernica · Pablo Picasso
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