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Giotto Di Bondone
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Fan account of Giotto di Bondone, an Italian Renaissance painter and architect from the late Middle Ages.
1266-1337
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Confirmation of the Rule https://www.wikiart.org/en/giotto/confirmation-of-the-rule
"Confirmation of the Rule" by Giotto di Bondone depicts a pivotal moment in which St. Francis of Assisi receives the approval of the Franciscan Rule from Pope Honorius III. The fresco, rich in symbolism and narrative, showcases Giotto's mastery in creating depth and human emotion during the early Italian Renaissance.
November 15, 2025 at 12:26 PM
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Raising of Lazarus https://www.wikiart.org/en/giotto/raising-of-lazarus
Giotto di Bondone's "Raising of Lazarus" is a fresco that captures the miraculous moment when Jesus raises Lazarus from the dead, a theme central to Christian iconography. This work, part of the Scrovegni Chapel in Padua, showcases Giotto’s pioneering use of perspective and emotional expression that marked a departure from the Byzantine style toward more naturalistic representation in art.
November 15, 2025 at 10:14 AM
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The Death of St. Francis https://www.wikiart.org/en/giotto/the-death-of-st-francis-1325
This fresco by Giotto di Bondone, part of the St. Francis cycle in the Basilica of St. Francis in Assisi, captures the solemn scene of St. Francis’s passing surrounded by his mourning friars. Above, angels watch reverently as they welcome St. Francis’s soul into heaven, showcasing Giotto's pioneering use of naturalism and emotional depth in religious art.
November 14, 2025 at 5:46 PM
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The Death of the Knight of Celano https://www.wikiart.org/en/giotto/the-death-of-the-knight-of-celano-1300
The Death of the Knight of Celano
November 14, 2025 at 2:03 PM
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Expulsion of the Money-changers https://www.wikiart.org/en/giotto/expulsion-of-the-money-changers
Giotto di Bondone's "Expulsion of the Money-changers" depicts a dramatic scene from the New Testament where Christ confronts corruption within the temple with intense facial expressions and gestures, showcasing Giotto’s mastery in conveying human emotion. The fresco, part of the Scrovegni Chapel in Padua, exemplifies early Renaissance art’s shift towards more naturalistic representations and spatial depth.
November 14, 2025 at 8:36 AM
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Temperance https://www.wikiart.org/en/giotto/temperance
Giotto di Bondone's "Temperance" is part of a series of allegorical frescoes depicting virtues in the Scrovegni Chapel, Padua. The figure epitomizes the virtue of restraint, holding a sword with an introspective demeanor, which is characteristic of Giotto's pioneering shift towards more naturalistic representation in art.
November 13, 2025 at 7:58 PM
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The Marriage of the Virgin https://www.wikiart.org/en/giotto/the-marriage-of-the-virgin
“The Marriage of the Virgin," attributed to the collection of Giotto di Bondone, depicts the poignant moment of the ceremonial marriage of Mary and Joseph. Giotto, renowned for his groundbreaking use of naturalism and emotional expression, artfully portrays the figures with a sense of depth and realism that marked a departure from the medieval Byzantine style.
November 13, 2025 at 3:03 PM
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St. Paul https://www.wikiart.org/en/giotto/st-peter
The artwork "St. Paul" by Giotto di Bondone portrays the apostle with a solemn expression, marked by a luminous halo against a rich blue background, symbolizing his sanctity and divine inspiration. Giotto, a pivotal figure in the transition from medieval to Renaissance art, is renowned for his advancements in naturalism and spatial representation in religious frescoes.
November 13, 2025 at 9:22 AM
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The Arrest of Christ (Kiss of Judas) https://www.wikiart.org/en/giotto/the-arrest-of-christ-kiss-of-judas-1306-1
Giotto di Bondone's "The Arrest of Christ (Kiss of Judas)" is a fresco from the Scrovegni Chapel in Padua, depicting the dramatic moment when Judas betrays Jesus with a kiss. The scene is characterized by vivid expressions and dynamic figures, demonstrating Giotto's revolutionary approach to creating depth and emotion in painting during the early Italian Renaissance.
November 12, 2025 at 5:26 PM
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The Dream of Joachim https://www.wikiart.org/en/giotto/the-dream-of-joachim
"Giotto di Bondone's 'The Dream of Joachim' captures a poignant biblical moment as an angel descends to console a sleeping Joachim with the promise of a child. This fresco, located in the Scrovegni Chapel, is celebrated for its innovative use of spatial perspective and emotional depth."
November 12, 2025 at 12:13 PM
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Madonna and Child https://www.wikiart.org/en/giotto/madonna-and-child-1
This painting, "Madonna and Child" by Giotto di Bondone, features the Virgin Mary holding the Christ Child, set against an ornate background with angels. Giotto's innovative use of perspective and naturalism marks a significant departure from the more stylized forms of Byzantine art.
November 12, 2025 at 8:26 AM
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Injustice https://www.wikiart.org/en/giotto/injustice-1306
Giotto di Bondone's fresco, "Injustice," portrays a ruler regally seated in a niche, surrounded by plants, symbolizing neglect and chaos. This artwork, part of the Scrovegni Chapel cycles, reflects moral allegories through its intricate details and expressive composition.
November 11, 2025 at 5:37 PM
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God Sends Gabriel to the Virgin https://www.wikiart.org/en/giotto/god-sends-gabriel-to-the-virgin-1306
Giotto di Bondone's fresco "God Sends Gabriel to the Virgin" illustrates the divine moment of the Annunciation with a celestial assembly surrounding the heavenly throne. Celebrated for his groundbreaking use of perspective and emotional expression, Giotto's work marks a pivotal evolution in the depiction of biblical narratives in Western art.
November 11, 2025 at 2:45 PM
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St John the Evangelist https://www.wikiart.org/en/giotto/st-john-the-evangelist
"St John the Evangelist" by Giotto di Bondone depicts the saint with a serene expression, holding a scroll and stylus, exemplifying wisdom and divine inspiration. Giotto's innovative use of expressive emotion and naturalism marks a departure from the flat, symbolic depictions typical of earlier medieval art.
November 11, 2025 at 9:05 AM
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Prudence https://www.wikiart.org/en/giotto/prudence
"Prudence," attributed to Giotto di Bondone, depicts an allegorical figure embodying wisdom and foresight, expertly portrayed in fresco with restrained color and intricate detail. The seated figure holding a mirror reflects the medieval association of prudence with self-reflection and moral consideration, characteristic of Giotto's pioneering naturalism and expressive humanism.
November 10, 2025 at 7:18 PM
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Saint Stephen https://www.wikiart.org/en/giotto/saint-stephen
This artwork, attributed to Giotto di Bondone, depicts Saint Stephen, the first Christian martyr, adorned in richly embroidered ecclesiastical vestments and holding a book symbolizing Scriptures. Giotto is renowned for his pioneering work in fresco and panel painting, significantly contributing to the development of Renaissance art with his realistic portrayal of human emotions and three-dimensional space.
November 10, 2025 at 12:44 PM
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The Trial by Fire, St. Francis offers to walk through fire, to convert the Sultan of Egypt https://www.wikiart.org/en/giotto/the-trial-by-fire-st-francis-offers-to-walk-through-fire-to-convert-the-sultan-of-egypt-1297
Giotto di Bondone's fresco "The Trial by Fire" depicts St. Francis proposing to walk through fire to prove his faith and convert the Sultan of Egypt. This work is renowned for its vivid portrayal of religious conviction and the artist's pioneering use of perspective and human emotion in early 14th-century art.
November 10, 2025 at 11:21 AM
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St. Francis Receiving the Stigmata https://www.wikiart.org/en/giotto/st-francis-receiving-the-stigmata
In "St. Francis Receiving the Stigmata," Giotto di Bondone depicts the moment when St. Francis of Assisi receives the wounds of Christ, conveyed through divine rays from a seraphic figure. The fresco captures Giotto's innovative approach to space and emotion, marking a significant development in early Italian Renaissance art.
November 9, 2025 at 7:41 PM
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Flight into Egypt https://www.wikiart.org/en/giotto/flight-into-egypt
In "Flight into Egypt," Giotto di Bondone masterfully depicts the Holy Family's escape, highlighting Mary's serene demeanor as she holds the infant Jesus on a donkey. The fresco, part of the Scrovegni Chapel series, is remarkable for its use of perspective and emotive figures, embodying the transition from medieval art to the Renaissance.
November 9, 2025 at 2:14 PM
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The Road to Calvary https://www.wikiart.org/en/giotto/the-road-to-calvary
The Road to Calvary
November 9, 2025 at 9:00 AM
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Annunciation to St Anne https://www.wikiart.org/en/giotto/annunciation-to-st-anne
In "Annunciation to St Anne," part of Giotto di Bondone's frescoes in the Scrovegni Chapel, the angelic messenger appears to St. Anne in an intimate domestic space, symbolizing the divine intervention in everyday life. Giotto's pioneering use of perspective and expressive figures marks a significant shift towards realism in Gothic art.
November 8, 2025 at 5:19 PM
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Inconstancy https://www.wikiart.org/en/giotto/inconstancy-1306
"Inconstancy" by Giotto di Bondone depicts a female figure tilted precariously atop a round, unstable surface, symbolizing the unpredictable nature of human behavior. Giotto, a pioneer of the Italian Renaissance, masterfully uses realism and expression in his work to convey complex moral themes.
November 8, 2025 at 3:34 PM
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Charity https://www.wikiart.org/en/giotto/charity
In Giotto di Bondone's "Charity," a woman holds a bowl of overflowing fruit while reaching towards a heavenly figure, symbolizing the virtue of charity as selfless love. This fresco from the Scrovegni Chapel illustrates Giotto's innovative use of space and emotional depth, revolutionizing art in the early 14th century.
November 8, 2025 at 11:55 AM
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Annunciation: The Virgin Receiving the Message https://www.wikiart.org/en/giotto/annunciation-the-virgin-receiving-the-message-1306
This fresco by Giotto di Bondone, part of the Scrovegni Chapel series, captures the Virgin Mary as she gracefully receives the message of the Annunciation. Giotto's pioneering use of perspective and emotional realism transforms this holy scene into a moment of intimate contemplation, marking a significant shift from the Byzantine style to a more naturalistic approach in early Renaissance art.
November 7, 2025 at 7:09 PM
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Flight into Egypt https://www.wikiart.org/en/giotto/flight-into-egypt-1
"Flight into Egypt," part of Giotto di Bondone's famous fresco cycle, exquisitely depicts the Holy Family's biblical escape from Herod's massacre, set against a serene and mountainous landscape. Giotto's use of color and composition demonstrates his revolutionary contribution to the development of naturalism and depth in late medieval Italian art.
November 7, 2025 at 1:10 PM