The Late Medieval names to know
If you remember one Late Medieval artist, make it Simone Martini (1284–1344), the name behind Razkritje in dva svetniki and Maestà (Madonna with Angels and Saints). After that come Andrej Rubljov, Ambrogio Lorenzetti, Pietro Lorenzetti and Hubert Van Eyck. Our 99 picks go from Yuan Dynasty (born 1271) to Hubert Van Eyck (born 1366), from 20 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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Italijan From Siena Mednarodni gotik On Wikipedia in 28 of 32 languages
Verjetno je bil učenec Duccia di Buoninsegna, vodilnega umetnika Siene, čiji vpliv je pomagal oblikovati zgodnje občutljivosti mladeniča, ki bo kasneje ponovno opredelil sienski slog. Leta 1324 se je porodil Giovanni, hčeri Memmo di Filippuccia.
Taught Lippo Memmi #10
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Ruski From Velika moskovska kneževina Ruska ikona slikarstvo On Wikipedia in 31 of 32 languages
Andrej Rubljev (ok. 1360 – ok. 1430) ostaja ena najbolj enigmatičnih in globoko vplivnih postav v zgodovini ruske umetnosti. Leta 1405 se je združil s Teofanom in Prokhorjem iz Gorodca pri okrasitvi katedrale Marijinega oznanjenja, kar je bil ključni trenutek v ruski slikarstvu ikon. Ikona Trojice: Verjetno njegovo najbolj slavno delo, ikona "Trojica" (ok. 1420–1428), je spomenik njegovemu umetniškemu geniju.
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italijanski From Siena Sienese School On Wikipedia in 29 of 32 languages
Njegova zgodnja dela, kot je Madona z otrokom iz leta 1319, razkrivajo jasno dolgovanost bizantni tradiciji – ikonična frontalnost, uporaba zlatih ozadij in stilizirana sliknost postaci govorita o tem vplivu.
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Italijanski From Siena Predrenaško obdobje On Wikipedia in 27 of 32 languages
Pietro Lorenzetti (okoli 1280 – 1348) predstavlja ključno osebnost v sienanski umetnosti, saj označuje globok prehod od gotikalskega formalizma do vzrastajočih humanističnih idealov zgodnje renesanse. Njegov rafiniran slog je močno oblikoval Lorenzettijevo estetično čutje, dokazi pa kažejo, da je svoje znanje izpiloval ob Martiniju, pri čemer je absorbiral natančno pozornost do podrobnosti in ekspresivno uporabo barv, ki so postali značilnost njegovega zrelega dela.
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Nizozemski From Maaseik Early Netherlandish On Wikipedia in 20 of 32 languages
Rod v Maasiku okoli leta 1385 ali 1390 je bil del močne umetniške dinastije; njegove družinske vezi, vključno z znamenitim bratom Janom in 이러 sestrin ter bratov Lambertom in Margaret, so ustvarili tlorno kolo kreativnosti, ki bo za vedno spremenilo pot evropske slikarstva.
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italijanski From Firence Early Renaissance On Wikipedia in 23 of 32 languages
V živahnem, cvetočem vzduju Florenci v 14. stoletju, v obdobju, ki ga zaznamuje prehod iz srednjoveka v zgodnjo renesanso, se je Taddeo Gaddi pojavil kot mojster svetlobe, pripovedovanja in arhitekturnega veličastja. Kot eden najbolj izstopajočih učence legendarnega Giotta di Bondone, Gaddi ni le nedolžno prejela sloga; razširil je vizualni vidik svoje dobe.
Taught Agnolo Gaddi #7, Jacopo Del Casentino (Jacopo Landino) #51
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italijanski From Firence Gotika, early renesanca On Wikipedia in 20 of 32 languages
Agnolo Gaddi, rojen v Florenci okoli leta 1350, zavzema fascinantno, ključno mesto v zgodovini italijanske slikarstva. Ni bil le eden izmed mnogih umetnikov; bil je naslednik močne umetniške linije, sin Taddea Gaddija, ki je sam bil predan in nadarjen učenec revolucionarnega Giotta di Bondone.
Learned from Taddeo Gaddi #6
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Grški From Konstantinopel Bizantinska ikonografija On Wikipedia in 22 of 32 languages
Rodjen v Konstantinopolju okoli leta 1340, čeprav je zaradi svojih poznejših dejavnosti pogosto povezan z Grčijo, je Teofanes bil ključna figura, ki je povezala zadnji cvetoboj Bizantije z razvijajočimi se tradicijami Rusije. Okoli leta 1395 je prišel v Novgorod, močno mestno državo znotraj Rusije, skupaj z Andrejem Rubljevom, še eno ikonično osebnostjo ruske pravoslavne umetnosti.
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italijanski From Venecija Bizantinski vpliv in gotička umetnost On Wikipedia in 15 of 32 languages
Paolo Veneziano (ok. 1333 – 1358) stoji kot monumentalna figura v zgodovini benetčanske umetnosti, ki ga vseobčno prepoznavajo kot najpomembnejšega benetčanskega slikarja četrtega stoletja. Rod se je v umetniški liniji samega Venedica — njegov oče je bil priznan umetnik — in njegova kratka, a briljantna kariera se je zazadila z transformativnim obdobjem v evropskem slikarstvu.
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Italijan From Siena Mednarodna gotika On Wikipedia in 17 of 32 languages
Lippo Memmi, rojen okoli leta 1291 v srcu Siene, je ključna osebnost prehoda od bizantinsko zasnovane srednjeveške umetnosti k razcvetni eleganci mednarodne gotike. Čeprav ga pogosto obravnavajo v povezavi s slavnim svakom in mentorjem Simonom Martinijem, sodobne raziskave vse bolj poudarjajo Memmijev izrazit umetniški glas in pomemben prispevek k 14. stoletni sijenski umetnosti.
Learned from Simone Martini #1
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Italijan From Zevio Gotička umetnost On Wikipedia in 20 of 32 languages
Altichiero Da Zevio, rojen okoli leta 1330 v bližini mirnega mesta Zevio v Veroni, ni bil zgolj kronikar svetih dogodkov, temveč pionir venetanske gotike. Čeprav so biografične senca, ki obdsegajo njegove zgodnje leta, precej goste, so živahne freske, ki jih je pustil za sobą, svetlobni oken v njegov duh ustvarjalnosti.
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Italijan From Arezzo Povezava med Giottovo šolo in Siensko šolo On Wikipedia in 16 of 32 languages
Born v družini florentanskih zlatarjev je imel svoje pravo ime Spinello Di Luca Spinelli, zgodovini pa je postal znan pod priimkom "Aretino", kar je nakazovalo na njegovo povezanost z mestom Arezzo. V svojih zgodnjih letih je delal v vročih delavnicah Florence, kjer je prispeval k monumentalnim delom, kot so freske v cerkvi Carmine in Santa Maria Novella.
Learned from Jacopo Del Casentino (Jacopo Landino) #51 · Taught Lorenzo di Bicci #32
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Italian From Firence Early Renaissance On Wikipedia in 17 of 32 languages
Bernardo Daddi, rojen v Florenci okoli leta 1290 in preminil leta 1348, predstavlja ključno figuro v prehodu iz pozne gotike v vzrastajočo italijansko renesanso. Galerija Uffizi v Florenci alberga pomembni triptih iz leta 1328, ki nudi očarljiv vpogled v njegove kompozicijske veščine in pripovedovalno moč. Enako izstopajo tudi "Mučjenje svetega Števana" v Vatikanu – predela, sestavljena iz osmih panelov, naslikanih okoli leta 1345.
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italijanski From Pontecorvo Gotika
Andrea Pisano (ok. 1290 – 1348 v Orvietu) stoji kot monumentalna figura v italijanski renesančni vokalni vtis, vendar je njegovo umetniško dedstvo neločljivo povezano s predhodno gotsko dobo in globoko oblikovano z revolucionarno vplivo Giotta di Bondone.
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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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Kitajec From Vuši Štirje mojstri dinastije Yuan On Wikipedia in 15 of 32 languages
Ni Zan, eden najbolj znamenitih kitajskih slikarjev, se je rodil leta 1301 v bogato družino v mestu Wuxi. Kljub temu, da se je rodil že po smrti Kublai Khana, si je družina Ni Zana lahko privoščila zahtevno konfucijsko izobraževanje za njega. Ni Zan velja za enega izmed štirih mojstrov dinastije Yuan, ki stoji na istem ravni kot huang gongwang, wu zhen in wang meng.
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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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Italijan From Lombardija Proto-renesanca
Najprejji dokumentirani sled njegove prisotnosti se pojavi v florentanskih zapisih iz 17. oktobra 1346, kjer je naveden kot Johannes Jacobi de Commo med tujimi slikarji, bivalci v Toskani – kar služi kot dokaz magnetne moči, ki jo je Florence izvajala na umetnikih, ki so iskali nove priložnosti in cvetovit umetniški prostor.
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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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Italijanski From Benetke Bizantinska umetnost On Wikipedia in 11 of 32 languages
Letnik 1336 resoni v umetniški krajine Italije in je nedeljčkovito povezan z znamenito misterijo – Mestrom iz leta 1336. Rojen okoli leta 1301 in tragično preoblečen v letu 1379, je Mestrov kratka, vendar močna kariera pustila dediščino emocionalno napolnjenih narativov in izjemno podrobnih likov – delo, ki še danes vedno z očmi osvaja zgodovnike umetnosti.
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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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Italian From Siena Sienese painting On Wikipedia in 13 of 32 languages
Ugolino di Nerio, ime ki je v veliki meri izostalo iz glavnih zgodovinskih zapisov o umetnosti, predstavlja ključno figuro v razvijajoči se umetniški pokrajini Sieny in Florence v 1320ih letih. Njegove naročnine v Florenci, zlasti za bazilike Santa Maria Novella in Santa Croce okoli let 1317–1327, dokazują ta premik – aktivno je si želel vzpostaviti priznano mesto na florentinskem umetniškem trgu.
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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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Italijanski From Florenca Florentinska šola On Wikipedia in 8 of 32 languages
Rano življenje in usposabljanje: Lorenzo so mu formative leti preživela v delavnici svojega očeta, Jacopa di Biccija—rznačevalca, čigove umetniške dejavnosti so napovedovale Lorenzin edinstven pristop. Članstvo v Gildiji sv. Sodobnosti s Agnolo Gaddijem in Corso di Jacopo so še izboljšali njegove veščine in ga izpostavili vpljivim umetniškim strujam.
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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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italijanski From Firence toskanska slikarstvo On Wikipedia in 12 of 32 languages
Sredina štertnadestega stoletja v Firenci je bila obdobje neverjetnega cvetobja umetniškega talenta, in med njegovimi najpomembnejšimi akterji je stal Andrea Orcagna – slikar, kipar, arhitekt in administrator, katerega veselodata kariera je pustila neizbrisno sled v vizualni identiteti mesta.
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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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nizozemski From Haarlem Severni realizem
Claus Sluter (ok. 1350–1406) stoji kot eden najbolj vplivnih kiparov svojega obdobja, saj je označil ključno stičišče med gotičnimi in renesančnimi umetnostnimi tradicijami v severni Evropi. Vpis njegovega imena v register bruseljskega ceha kamnosežev okoli leta 1av 1379/1380 potrjuje njegovo profesionalno dejavnost in poudarja pomen vrhunskega krokarstva znotraj srednjovečne umetniške kulture.
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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
Rodjen v Sieni okoli leta 1330, ni bil le slikar; bil je most med dvema svetovoma. Do leta 1355 je uradno postal član Arte dei Maestri di Tavola e Dipinto, mejnik, ki mu je omogočil dostop do najpomembnejših sponzorskih mrež v Italiji. Ta profesionalna stabilnost mu je omogočila sodelovanje z drugimi svetlavci tistega obdobja, kot je bil Andrea Varga, pri monumentalnih projektih, kot je dekoracija katedrale v Sieni.
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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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Japonska From Provinca Ise Zen budizem On Wikipedia in 12 of 32 languages
Musō Soseki, izstopajoča osebnost v japonski umetnosti in duhovnosti, se je rodil leta 1275, preminil pa je 20. oktobra 1351. Umetniško delovanje Musō Sosekija zaznamuje edinstvena zlitva duhovnosti in estetike.
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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.
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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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Meksiko From Tenochtitlan Mesoameriška umetnost
Rojeni na začetku 14. stoletja v Tenochtitlanu, srcu aztekskega imperija, so bili umetniški tradicije Aztekcev globoko zakoreninjene v dediščini prejšnjih mesoameriških civilizacij. Olmecci s svojimi kolosalnimi glavami in sofisticiranimi kalendarjskimi sistemi, Teotihuacanci, slavni po svojih masivnih piramidah in urbanem načrtovanju, ter Toltekci, majstri kovinjega in skulpture, so vsi prispevali k bogatem umetniškemu gobelju, ki ga so Aztekci preživeli.
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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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italijanski From San Quirico d'Orcia Naturalizem, proto-renesanca On Wikipedia in 10 of 32 languages
Njegovo življenje, čeprav tragično kratko, je priča za dramatično spremembo umetniških občutkov v Sieni, ki jo je v veliki meri poganjala njegova sodelovanja z mlajšim bratom, Ambrogiem Lorenzettijem, ter njihova vključnost v inovativne tehnike Giotta in Giovannija Pisana. Lorenzettijeva zgodnja kariera je delno zavita v skrivnost, vendar dokazi nakazujejo, da je oblikovalce leta preživel ob delu Simona Martinija v Assisiju.
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 Annunciation66of 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 Yamashiro Zen buddhism art
In the quiet corridors of Japan’s Muromachi period, where the spiritual and the aesthetic were inextricably linked, the figure of Reisai Gukyostu emerges as a profound voice of meditative stillness. A Japanese Buddhist monk-painter active during the late 14th and early 15th centuries, Gukyoku did not merely create art; he practiced a form of visual prayer.
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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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Italijan From Barcelona Early Renaissance
Bonanat Descoll I De Santcliment je bil katalonska amiral v regiji Krona Aragonije v 14. stoletju. Rodil se je v Barceloni v Španiji leta 1310, njegova pot pa se je končala leta 1390. Bonanat Descoll I De Santcliment ni bil le veščit vojaški vodja, temveč tudi izjemno nadarjen umetnik.
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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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Japanese Zen Buddhist Art
In the turbulent landscape of Japan’s Nanbokuchō period, a time defined by political fragmentation and spiritual searching, there emerged a figure whose brushstrokes offered a glimpse into eternal stillness.
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| Italy | 37 |
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| Italija | 18 |
| Japan | 9 |
| China | 4 |
| Spain | 3 |
| France | 3 |
| Germany | 3 |
| Egypt | 3 |
| 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 MartiniItalijan · 1284–1344Andrej RubljovRuski · 1360–1430Ambrogio Lorenzettiitalijanski · 1290–1348Pietro LorenzettiItalijanski · 1280–1348Hubert Van EyckNizozemski · 1366–1426Taddeo Gaddiitalijanski · 1300–1366Agnolo Gaddiitalijanski · 1350–1396Teofanes GrekGrški · 1335–1410Paolo Venezianoitalijanski · 1333–1358Lippo MemmiItalijan · 1291–1356Altichiero Da ZevioItalijan · 1330–1390Spinello AretinoItalijan · 1350–1410Bernardo DaddiItalian · 1290–1348Andrea Pisanoitalijanski · 1290–1348Niccolò Di TommasoItalian · 1346–1376Ni ZanKitajec · 1301–1374Andrea Di Cione Di Arcangelo (Orcagna)Italian · 1308–1368OrcagnaItalian · 1315–1368Giovanni Da MilanoItalijan · 1346–1369Barna Da SienaItalian · 1330–1380Wang MengChinese · 1308–1385Cresques AbrahamSpanish · 1325–1387Nicolas BatailleFrench · 1330–1405Lorenzo VenezianoItalijanski · 1336–1379Segna Di BuonaventureItalian · 1298–1326Cennino CenniniItalian · 1360–1440Ugolino Di NerioItalian · 1280–1330Taddeo di BartoloItalian · 1362–1422Lippo Di BenivieniItalian · 1296–1327Zhao YuanChinese · born 1350Andrea Di BartoloItalian · 1360–1428Lorenzo di BicciItalian · 1350–1427Melchior BroederlamBelgian · 1355–1410Bicci Di LorenzoItalijanski · 1350–1427Gherardo StarninaItalian · 1354–1413Jean PucelleFrench · 1300–1334Andrea di Bonaiutoitalijanski · 1343–1379Guariento di ArpoItalian · 1310–1370Giovanni Del BiondoItalian · 1356–1399Klaus Sluternizozemski · 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 SosekiJaponska · 1275–1351Francesco TrainiItalian · 1321–1365Vitale Da BolognaItalian · 1289–1359Sheikh Zain Al-DinKurdish · born 1325Pere SerraSpanish · 1357–1406Azteški ImperijMeksiko · 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 Feiitalijanski · 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 · 1328–1386Peter ParlerGerman-Bohemian · 1330–1399Bonanat Descoll I De SantclimentItalijan · 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 · 1336–1405Ryūshū ShūtakuJapanese · 1307–1388Good questions
Simone Martini (#1) is first in this ranking, followed by Andrej Rubljov (#2) and Ambrogio Lorenzetti (#3).
Simone Martini (#1), Andrej Rubljov (#2), Ambrogio Lorenzetti (#3), Pietro Lorenzetti (#4) and Hubert Van Eyck (#5).
The highest-ranked living artists in this list are Zhao Yuan (#30), Sheikh Zain Al-Din (#55), Marco Di Paolo Veneziano (#59), Giovanni Di Rigino (#80) and Mother Julian (#92).
1 women are in this ranking: Mother Julian (#92).
The highest-ranked artists born in Italija 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) (#51); Simone Martini (#1) taught Lippo Memmi (#10); Spinello Aretino (#12) taught Lorenzo di Bicci (#32).
The earliest-born artist in this list is Yuan Dynasty (#79), born in 1271.
“Da bi dosegel svetlobnost svojih barv, je Martini temeljil na tehniki tempera.” — from our biography of Simone Martini (#1).
The museums holding the most key works of this list are Metropolitanski muzej umetnosti (20), Gemäldegalerie (5) and Yale University Art Gallery (4).
The highest-ranked artists born in Italy are Niccolò Di Tommaso (#15), Andrea Di Cione Di Arcangelo (Orcagna) (#17), Orcagna (#18), Barna Da Siena (#20) and Cennino Cennini (#26).
Our catalogue holds 1,514 works by these artists. Each one can be ordered as a hand-painted oil reproduction or a print.
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