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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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Entombment https://www.wikiart.org/en/giotto/entombment
"Entombment" by Giotto di Bondone depicts the somber scene of Christ's body being prepared for burial, surrounded by mournful figures with halos, emphasizing their sanctity. The artwork reflects Giotto's pioneering use of emotional expression and depth in religious narratives during the early Italian Renaissance.
December 10, 2025 at 9:36 AM
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Envy https://www.wikiart.org/en/giotto/envy-1306
In Giotto di Bondone's depiction of "Envy," part of his series of allegorical frescoes, a figure stands enveloped in flames, symbolizing the consuming nature of the sin. The figure's elongated tongue, turned into a serpent, highlights the poisonous impact of envy through malicious words or gossip.
December 9, 2025 at 4:54 PM
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St. Jerome Checking the Stigmata on the Body of St. Francis https://www.wikiart.org/en/giotto/st-jerome-checking-the-stigmata-on-the-body-of-st-francis-1300
"St. Jerome Checking the Stigmata on the Body of St. Francis," attributed to Giotto di Bondone, depicts a somber scene where St. Jerome examines the stigmata of St. Francis, reflecting Giotto's innovative approach to spatial composition and human emotion in art. The fresco captures the religious reverence and spiritual significance of the moment, embodying the Gothic tradition transitioning towards Renaissance sensibilities.
December 9, 2025 at 1:07 PM
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St. Francis Preaching a Sermon to Pope Honorius III https://www.wikiart.org/en/giotto/st-francis-preaching-a-sermon-to-pope-honorius-iii-1299
This fresco, attributed to Giotto di Bondone, captures St. Francis of Assisi delivering a sermon to Pope Honorius III, demonstrating Giotto's revolutionary approach to spatial depth and human emotion. The artwork is notable for its detailed depiction of architecture and the serene, attentive expressions of the figures.
December 9, 2025 at 8:37 AM
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Christ Before Caiaphas https://www.wikiart.org/en/giotto/christ-before-caiaphas
"Christ Before Caiaphas" is a fresco by Giotto di Bondone, part of the Scrovegni Chapel's fresco cycle in Padua, Italy. The composition captures the tense confrontation between Christ and the High Priest Caiaphas, highlighting Giotto’s pioneering use of three-dimensionality and emotional expression in early 14th-century art.
December 8, 2025 at 6:46 PM
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Infidelity https://www.wikiart.org/en/giotto/infidelity-1306
Giotto di Bondone's artwork titled "Infidelity," from his series of virtues and vices in the Scrovegni Chapel, depicts a figure in a flowing white robe, holding a small figure tied with a string, symbolizing betrayal of trust. The composition combines symbolic elements to convey moral lessons, characteristic of Giotto's innovative approach to narrative fresco.
December 8, 2025 at 3:30 PM
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Death and Ascension of St. Francis https://www.wikiart.org/en/giotto/death-and-ascension-of-st-francis-1300
"Death and Ascension of St. Francis," part of Giotto di Bondone's renowned fresco cycle, dramatically depicts the transcendence of St. Francis surrounded by mourning friars and celestial beings. This work, epitomizing Giotto's pioneering use of space and emotion, illustrates the saint's soul being received into heaven amidst a serene convergence of the earthly and divine.
December 7, 2025 at 4:57 PM
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St. Francis Giving his Mantle to a Poor Man https://www.wikiart.org/en/giotto/st-francis-giving-his-mantle-to-a-poor-man-1299
This fresco by Giotto di Bondone depicts St. Francis giving his mantle to a poor man, illustrating an act of selfless charity. Set against a backdrop of hills and medieval architecture, the scene captures the spiritual humility and compassion central to Franciscan values.
December 7, 2025 at 3:02 PM
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Vision of the Flaming Chariot https://www.wikiart.org/en/giotto/vision-of-the-flaming-chariot-1299
"Vision of the Flaming Chariot" is a fresco by Giotto di Bondone, depicting St. Francis observing a heavenly scene with figures in a medieval architectural setting. The work reflects Giotto's groundbreaking use of perspective and human emotion in early Renaissance art.
December 7, 2025 at 8:12 AM
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The Crucifixion https://www.wikiart.org/en/giotto/the-crucifixion-1
This depiction of "The Crucifixion" by Giotto di Bondone showcases the transition from medieval to early Renaissance art with its emphasis on naturalism and emotional expression. Giotto's innovative approach captures the solemnity and gravity of Christ's sacrifice, enhanced by the detailed use of gold leaf and a geometric yet hauntingly human form.
December 6, 2025 at 4:37 PM
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Last Judgment https://www.wikiart.org/en/giotto/last-judgment-1306
Giotto di Bondone's "Last Judgment," located in the Scrovegni Chapel in Padua, is a monumental fresco depicting Christ in judgment, situated centrally above a vivid representation of heaven and hell. The artwork is renowned for its emotional depth and innovative use of perspective and naturalism, which marked a turning point in Italian Renaissance art.
December 6, 2025 at 1:17 PM
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Madonna and Child https://www.wikiart.org/en/giotto/madonna-and-child-3
The artwork "Madonna and Child" by Giotto di Bondone features a serene depiction of the Virgin Mary holding the infant Jesus, showcasing Giotto's pioneering use of naturalism and expressive emotion in religious themes. The composition highlights maternal tenderness with subtle shading and spatial depth, marking a significant shift from the stylized Byzantine tradition.
December 6, 2025 at 10:15 AM
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Canonization of St Francis https://www.wikiart.org/en/giotto/canonization-of-st-francis-1300
Giotto di Bondone's "Canonization of St. Francis" vividly captures the ceremony declaring St. Francis of Assisi a saint, surrounded by throngs of figures, including clergy and onlookers. This fresco, part of Giotto's work in the Basilica of St. Francis, showcases his pioneering use of naturalism and spatial depth in religious narrative art.
December 5, 2025 at 6:36 PM
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Ascension of Christ https://www.wikiart.org/en/giotto/ascension-of-christ
This fresco, "Ascension of Christ" by Giotto di Bondone, depicts Christ rising to heaven above a gathering of angels and apostles, wrapped in wavy, ethereal clouds. Giotto’s innovative use of perspective and emotional realism transformed religious art in the early 14th century, influencing countless artists in the Italian Renaissance.
December 5, 2025 at 3:51 PM
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St. Francis Renounces all Worldly Goods https://www.wikiart.org/en/giotto/st-francis-renounces-all-worldly-goods-1299
"St. Francis Renounces All Worldly Goods" by Giotto di Bondone captures the pivotal moment when St. Francis disowns his inheritance in a dramatic gesture of faith. The fresco, part of the series in the Basilica of St. Francis in Assisi, is renowned for its emotional depth and innovative use of perspective, reflecting Giotto's influence on the development of Renaissance art.
December 5, 2025 at 11:25 AM
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Pentecost https://www.wikiart.org/en/giotto/pentecost-2
This depiction of "Pentecost" by Giotto di Bondone features the apostles gathered in a room as they receive the Holy Spirit, symbolized by the tongues of fire above their heads. Known for pioneering naturalism, Giotto uses light and space to convey a profound sense of presence and emotion, marking a departure from the more abstract Byzantine style.
December 4, 2025 at 4:28 PM
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Annunciation to Zacharias https://www.wikiart.org/en/giotto/annunciation-to-zacharias-1320
"Annunciation to Zacharias" by Giotto di Bondone is a fresco depicting the biblical scene where the angel Gabriel appears to Zacharias in the temple. This artwork showcases Giotto's innovative use of space and perspective, contributing significantly to the development of Renaissance art.
December 4, 2025 at 1:46 PM
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Fortitude https://www.wikiart.org/en/giotto/fortitude
"Fortitude," from Giotto di Bondone's series, portrays a robust, armor-clad figure symbolizing strength and resilience, holding a staff and associated with a sculpted column. This work exemplifies Giotto's innovative approach to human emotion and physicality that marked the transition from medieval to Renaissance art.
December 4, 2025 at 11:37 AM
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The Ascension https://www.wikiart.org/en/giotto/the-ascension
This fresco, "The Ascension," is part of Giotto di Bondone's celebrated Scrovegni Chapel series, showcasing Christ's ascent to heaven surrounded by angels and disciples. Giotto's use of chiaroscuro and spatial composition marked a significant development in the early Italian Renaissance, enhancing the depth and emotion of the scene.
December 3, 2025 at 4:16 PM
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Exorcism of the Demons at Arezzo https://www.wikiart.org/en/giotto/exorcism-of-the-demons-at-arezzo-1299
Giotto di Bondone's fresco "Exorcism of the Demons at Arezzo" illustrates Saint Francis dispelling demons from the city, a scene noted for its vivid architectural elements and the dramatic depiction of heavenly intervention. Painted in the early 14th century, this work exemplifies Giotto's pioneering use of perspective and human emotion in religious narratives.
December 3, 2025 at 3:35 PM
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Descent into Limbo https://www.wikiart.org/en/giotto/descent-into-limbo
"Descent into Limbo" by Giotto di Bondone depicts a powerful biblical scene where Christ descends into Limbo to rescue the righteous souls awaiting salvation. Demonstrating Giotto's mastery of emotion and composition, the painting captures a pivotal moment rich in theological significance.
December 3, 2025 at 8:41 AM
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Wrath https://www.wikiart.org/en/giotto/wrath-1306
This artwork, titled "Wrath," is part of Giotto di Bondone's series of frescoes found in the Scrovegni Chapel in Padua, Italy, depicting the seven vices and virtues. Giotto's expressive use of posture and drapery conveys the intense emotional turmoil associated with the vice of wrath.
December 2, 2025 at 5:47 PM
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The Virgin's Wedding Procession https://www.wikiart.org/en/giotto/the-virgin-s-wedding-procession-1305
"The Virgin's Wedding Procession," attributed to Giotto di Bondone, captures a solemn yet vibrant scene of the Virgin Mary's marriage ceremony, highlighting Giotto's mastery of human emotion through precise lines and expressive figures. This fresco is part of the North Wall cycle in the Scrovegni Chapel, reflecting the early Renaissance shift towards naturalism and depth in religious storytelling.
December 2, 2025 at 1:51 PM
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Annunciation: The Angel Gabriel Sent by God https://www.wikiart.org/en/giotto/annunciation-the-angel-gabriel-sent-by-god-1306
This fresco by Giotto di Bondone depicts the angel Gabriel, shown in radiant attire, bringing a message from God in the setting of a gothic architectural structure. Renowned for his contributions to early Renaissance art, Giotto's work displays his mastery in creating depth and emotion within a religious context.
December 1, 2025 at 6:46 PM
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Presentation of Christ at the Temple https://www.wikiart.org/en/giotto/presentation-of-christ-at-the-temple
"Presentation of Christ at the Temple" by Giotto di Bondone depicts the biblical event where the infant Jesus is presented at the temple, symbolizing his introduction to the religious community. Crafted in the early 14th century, this fresco is characterized by Giotto's pioneering use of naturalism and emotional expression, bridging the medieval and Renaissance art periods.
December 1, 2025 at 2:07 PM