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I had the absolute privilege of stepping into another world—the world of Siena in the early 14th century. Walking through the National Gallery’s breathtaking new exhibition, Siena: The Rise of Painting, 1300–1350, I found myself utterly transported. This is not…
(image: Detail from Simone Martini, ‘The Angel Gabriel’, about 1326–34. Collection KMSKA) Step into Siena. It’s the beginning of the 14th century in central Italy. A golden moment for art, a catalyst of change. Artists Duccio, Simone Martini and the…
Text by Vincent DeLuise Author, Educator, Musician at amusicalvision.blogspot.com, Cultural Ambassador, Waterbury Symphony Orchestra Artist : Antonello da Messina Title : La Vergine Annunciata (The Virgin Annunciate) Date : c.1476 , Dimensions : 47 cm x 33 cm (18 in. x 13 in.) Medium : Oil on wooden…
Artist Bonaventura Berlinghieri (1210–1287) Title Saint Francis of Assisi and scenes of his life Object type painting Genre religious art Depicted people Francis of Assisi Date 1235 Medium tempera and wood Dimensions height: 160 cm (62.9 in) ; width: 123 cm (48.4 in) Collection…
Artist : Stefano di Giovanni, known as il Sassetta (c. 1392–1450) Title: Angel Gabriel,Date : c. 1428-1430, Medium : tempera and gold on panel,Location : Massa Marittima, Museo di San Pietro all’Orto This article is published on ArtAddict Galleria, where we explore the intersections of…
A New Look at Cimabue At the Origins of Italian Painting 22 January – 12 May 2025 General information Admission (permanent collections + exhibitions) €22 Average duration of the visit 1H30 Location Denon Wing,Level 1,Salle Rosa (717) 👉 Book now…
Title: Richard II presented to the Virgin and Child by his Patron Saint John the Baptist and Saints Edward and Edmund (‘The Wilton Diptych’) Artist: Unknown, English or French (?) Date: about 1395-1399 Medium: egg tempera on wood Dimensions: each panel 53 × 37 cm…
Technical Details Among the revered works of the Sienese master Duccio di Buoninsegna, The Virgin and Child with Saints Dominic and Aurea stands as an exquisite triptych that blends religious iconography, intricate craftsmanship, and a profound sense of devotion. Painted…