14 c Study Images

Cimabue's Virgin and Child Enthroned

  • Artist: Cimabue

  • Date: Circa 1280

  • Medium: Tempera and gold on wood panel

  • Dimensions: 12'7" x 7'4"

  • Description: A monumental depiction of the Virgin Mary and the Christ Child, showcasing the Gothic influence in the transitional style towards Renaissance.

Giotto's Virgin and Child Enthroned

  • Artist: Giotto di Bondone

  • Date: 1305-1310

  • Medium: Tempera and gold on wood panel

  • Dimensions: 10'8" x 6'8"

  • Description: A significant advancement in naturalism and emotion, reflecting Giotto's departure from the Byzantine style, presenting a more humanized and relatable depiction of the figures.

Giotto's Arena Chapel

  • Artist: Giotto di Bondone

  • Location: Arena (Scrovegni) Chapel, Padua, Italy

  • Date: Circa 1305

  • Medium: Fresco

  • Description: A landmark work in Western art, Giotto's frescoes in the chapel narrate the life of Christ and the Virgin through a series of panels, marked by expressive figures and vivid storytelling.

Ambrogio Lorenzetti's Allegory of Good Government

  • Artist: Ambrogio Lorenzetti

  • Date: Circa 1337-40

  • Medium: Fresco

  • Location: Sala della Pace (Hall of Peace), Palazzo Pubblico, Siena

  • Dimensions of Frescoes: 7.7 x 14.4m (room)

  • Description: This allegorical fresco illustrates the effects of good government on the community and countryside, contrasting with the adverse impacts of bad government. It reflects the socio-political climate of Siena and highlights the importance of civic responsibility.

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