If you remember one Gothic художник, make it Дуччо ді Буонінсенья (1255–1319), the name behind Stories of the Passion (Maestà, verso) та Мадонна Ручеллаї. After that come Сімоне Мартіні, Джентіле да Фабріано, Пізанелло та Штефан Лохнер. Our 34 picks go from Мастер Матео (born 1161) to Jan Baegert (born 1465), from 8 countries.
APicked by the ArtsDot.com team
How we picked them. We list the artists our catalogue links to Gothic, from the most famous down. Artists born after 1955 that we cannot yet check on Wikidata are left out. The Wikipedia number shows in how many of our 32 languages Wikipedia writes about them.
ІталійськийFrom ФлоренціяГотичний, Ранній ренесансOn Wikipedia in 20 of 32 languages
Agnolo Gaddi, born in Florence around 1350, occupies a fascinating, pivotal position in the history of Italian painting. Consider The Last Supper, painted in 1395 – a scene imbued with both solemnity and exquisite detail. Notably, The Coronation of the Virgin, housed in the National Gallery of Art in Washington D.C., exemplifies Gaddi's ability to synthesize Gothic grandeur with Early Renaissance refinement.
Loggia del Bigallo, Флоренція: Дослідіть мистецтво XIV століття та історичні артефакти Compagnia del Bigallo, включаючи роботи Арнольді та Дадді. Унікальна флорентійська перлина! Бернардо Дадді - Музей Гетті: Ознайомтеся з колекцією Музею Дж. Пола Гетті в Центрі Гетті та Віллі Гетті. Бернардо Дадді - Вікіпедія: Дізнайтеся більше про його життя, творчість та вплив у Вікіпедії.
НімецькийFrom ГейлігенштадтПізня готика та Ренесанс
His artistic education began with extensive travels throughout Swabia and the Upper Rhine region starting around 1478/79, immersing him in diverse workshops and allowing him to absorb the stylistic nuances of the time. In 1483, he settled in Würzburg, a city that would become inextricably linked with his name, joining the Saint Luke's Guild and initially working as a painter’s assistant before establishing himself as an independent master craftsman.
НідерландськаFrom Нижній РейнГотичне ВідродженняOn Wikipedia in 14 of 32 languages
Johannes Francke, known as Frater Francke, stands as a pivotal figure in the burgeoning artistic landscape of 15th-century Germany – specifically within the vibrant Gothic tradition of Hamburg. Early Life and Training: Precise information regarding Francke's formative years is scarce.
ItalianFrom FlorenceGothicOn 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.
CatalanFrom БальшLate Gothic, Flemish influenceOn Wikipedia in 10 of 32 languages
Between 1440 and 1445, his hand reached into the workshops of Zaragoza and Tarragona, where he encountered the influential Flemish style brought by Luis Dalmau. His ability to command both scale and detail is evident in his diverse body of work: The Archangel St Michael: A celestial sentinel rendered with heroic posture, framed by stylized foliage and a radiant, textured gold leaf that seems to emanate an inner light.
GermanFrom Weil der StadtLate Gothic ArtOn Wikipedia in 10 of 32 languages
Lukas Moser, a name perhaps unfamiliar to many outside the circles of art history, represents a pivotal figure in the transition from the International Gothic style to the burgeoning realism that would characterize early Renaissance painting.
GermanFrom MindenInternational GothicOn 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.
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.
Giovannino de’ Grassi remains one of the most captivating enigmas of the late medieval period, a figure whose brushstrokes breathed life into the prestigious Visconti court of Milan. He operated in an era where the transition from the rigid structures of the Middle Ages to the burgeoning naturalism of the early Renaissance was beginning to stir, and de’ Grassim stood at the very heart of this aesthetic evolution.
CatalanFrom GironaInternational GothicOn Wikipedia in 8 of 32 languages
A pioneer who fundamentally reshaped the visual language of Catalonia, Borrassà emerged from the historic streets of Girona to become a master of the International Gothic style. The foundations of Borrassá’s mastery were laid in his youth, likely under the guidance of his father, Honorat Borrassà, a fellow painter.
ItalianFrom VeniceInternational GothicOn Wikipedia in 10 of 32 languages
In the heart of fifteenth-century Venice, a city defined by its shimmering lagoons and unparalleled maritime wealth, the artistry of Michele Giambono emerged as a luminous bridge between the medieval past and the dawning Renaissance. As a follower of luminaries such as Jacobello del Fiore and Gentile da Fabriano, Giambono inherited a fascination with delicate line work and the use of precious materials to evoke the celestial realm.
ІталійськийFrom ФлоренціяПізній готизм/Ранній РенесансOn Wikipedia in 7 of 32 languages
His moniker itself – “dal Ponte” (meaning "from the bridge") – speaks volumes about his origins; it derives from the location of his workshop near the Piazza di Santo Stefano a Ponte, a bustling hub teeming with commerce and artistic activity—a place where the city’s pulse throbbed vibrantly.
GermanLate GothicOn Wikipedia in 11 of 32 languages
The earliest evidence of his workshop dates back to around 1463, with the completion of a series of eight panels for the Ursulakirche (Ursuline Church) in Cologne. These scenes – including the Annunciation, Visitation, Nativity, Presentation in the Temple, Flight into Egypt, and various episodes from Mary’s childhood and later life – quickly established his reputation.
From WeselLate GothicOn Wikipedia in 3 of 32 languages
By 1492, Jan Baegert was recognized as a master in Kalkar, a significant milestone that confirmed his ability to manage large-scale commissions independently. Following the death of his father in 1502, Jan Baegert took over the family business in Wesel.
See them at Tracing the physical remains of Jan Baegert’s output requires looking toward the Westphalian and Lower Rhine regions.
ItalianLate GothicOn Wikipedia in 8 of 32 languages
He was born around 1405 in Siena, likely into a family involved in the production of dyes—a profession reflected in his surname, “ di Pietro ” (of Peter).
AustrianInternational GothicOn Wikipedia in 5 of 32 languages
The earliest known works attributed to the Master are diptychs – two-panel paintings – discovered at the Cistercian Abbey of Heiligenkreuz in southeastern Austria. The left panel depicts the Annunciation, showcasing the Virgin Mary receiving the news of her divine conception, while the reverse portrays the Madonna and Child – a tender scene brimming with serenity.
Флоренція: 5 of the художники in this list were born there.
What techniques did Gothic художники use?
“The monumental figures, the emotional resonance, and the narrative clarity that characterized Giotto’s frescoes are all present in Agnolo’s initial paintings.” — from our biography of Аньйоло Гадді (#6).
When were most Gothic художники born?
Most художники in this list were born in the 14th століття (18 of 34), between 1161 and 1465 overall.
Can I order a painting by a famous Gothic художник?
Our catalogue holds 1,535 works by these художники. Each one can be ordered as a hand-painted oil reproduction or a print.