The Maestà of Duccio di Buoninsegna, a monumental polyptych that combines Byzantine tradition with Gothic innovations.
The Last Supper by Andrea del Castagno is an iconic work of the Italian Renaissance. Andrea del Castagno, born around 1419 in Castagno and deceased in 1457 in Florence, created this impressive fresco in 1447. The work, located in the Monastery of Sant'Apollonia in Florence, highlights Castagno's artistic prowess and his ability to combine traditional iconography with innovative techniques. The composition, with its strong color contrasts and exceptional perspective, [...]
The Lamentation of Christ by Fra Angelico is one of the most significant works of the early Renaissance. Fra Angelico, born Guido di Pietro (c. 1395-1455), was an Italian Renaissance painter and a Dominican friar. The work, dated between 1436 and 1441, is currently housed in the San Marco Museum in Florence. The composition, executed with tempera and gold on wood, depicts the scene of mourning for the dead Christ. The work reflects both the artistic prowess of Fra Angelico and [...]
