gothic movement

The Death of the Virgin by Master of the Death of the Virgin (c. 1230)

1230

The "Death of the Virgin" by the Master of the Death of the Virgin, painted around 1230. Is most likely done in tempera on wood panel tempera being the primary painting medium used in the early medieval period on wooden panels.

The Nativity by Nicola Pisano (1260)

1260

Nicola Pisano’s The Nativity, part of the Pisa Baptistery pulpit, blends classical and Gothic styles. Carved in marble, it features Mary reclining in a monumental pose, Christ in a manger, and the ox and donkey gazing at Him.

Madonna Enthroned by Cimabue(1280)

1280

Cimabue’s Madonna Enthroned is a groundbreaking altarpiece blending Byzantine and Gothic elements. Mary sits majestically on an ornate throne, holding the Christ Child, surrounded by angels in a symmetrical arrangement.

The Rucellai Madonna (1285)

Apr 15, 1285

The Rucellai Madonna by Duccio di Buoninsegna, created in 1285, is a tempera-on-panel altarpiece depicting the Virgin Mary enthroned with the Christ Child, surrounded by angels. Commissioned for Santa Maria Novella in Florence, it reflects Byzantine influence in its solemn figures and gold detailing, while hinting at Gothic elegance in its delicate drapery.

The Crucifixion by Cimabue (c. 1287–1288)

1287

The Crucifix by Cimabue 1287–1288 was created using oil and panel as the medium. The painting is located in the Basilica di Santa Croce in Florence, Italy.

St. Francis Preaching to the Birds by Giotto (1297)

1297

Giotto’s St. Francis Preaching to the Birds, part of the Legend of St. Francis frescoes in Assisi, illustrates the saint’s humility and connection to nature. St. Francis, robed in brown, gestures gently as birds gather attentively, symbolizing harmony between humanity and creation.

The Last Judgment by Giotto (1306)

1306

Giotto’s The Last Judgment, in the Scrovegni Chapel, is a dramatic fresco depicting Christ as the central judge, flanked by angels, apostles, and saints. Giotto’s use of spatial depth, detailed expressions, and dynamic composition conveys both divine authority and human emotion, exemplifying his pivotal role in the transition to Renaissance art.

Virgin and Child Enthroned with Saints by Duccio (1311)

1311

Duccio’s Virgin and Child Enthroned with Saints , the central panel of the Maestà, features the Virgin Mary seated on an elaborate throne, holding the Christ Child. The gold background underscores divinity, while Duccio’s delicate figures and subtle use of line and color add warmth and humanity.

Annunciation with St. Margaret and St. Ansanus by Simone Martini and Lippo Memmi (1333)

1333

The medium of "Annunciation with St. Margaret and St. Ansanus" by Simone Martini and Lippo Memmi is tempera on panel. Tempera is a type of paint made with egg yolk, pigment, and water, commonly used in medieval and early Renaissance art, and "panel" refers to the wooden board on which the painting is done.

The Allegory of Good and Bad Government by Ambrogio Lorenzetti (1338–1339)

1338

The series of frescoes are considered one of the most important secular cycles in art history. The medium of "The Allegory of Good and Bad Government" by Ambrogio Lorenzetti is fresco; it is a series of paintings directly applied to wet plaster on the walls of the Palazzo Pubblico in Siena, Italy.

The Crucifixion by Pietro Lorenzetti (c. 1340)

1340

"The Crucifixion" by Pietro Lorenzetti is painted in tempera on wood with gold leaf. Lorenzetti and his younger brother Ambrogio are considered to have foreshadowed the art of the Renaissance with their experiments with three-dimensional and spatial arrangements.

Presentation at the Temple by Ambrogio Lorenzetti (1342)

1342

Presentation at the Temple 1342 by Ambrogio Lorenzetti is a amazing tempera-on-panel painting that depicts the Gothic style of the Italian Trecento. Known for its delicate figures and richly colored, gilded background, the artwork captures the moment of the Virgin Mary's presentation at the temple with a sense of spiritual devotion and intricate detail.

The Visitation by Melchior Broederlam (1393–1399)

1392

the Visitation by Melchior Broederlam is a religious painting created in 1399 using wood and tempera. roederlam's use of oil paint had a significant impact on the painters who followed him, including Robert Campin and Jan van Eyck. His

The Wilton Diptych (c. 1395–1399)

1395

The artist of the Wilton Diptych is unknown, and is often referred to as the "Wilton Master". The Wilton Diptych is painted in egg tempera on oak wood.

Tres Riches Heures du Duc de Berry (1412–1416)

1412

Les Très Riches Heures du Duc de Berry is a medieval illuminated manuscript created between 1412 and 1416 using vellum, watercolor, and pigments. The book was created by the Limbourg brothers, Paul, Jean, and Herman, who were highly skilled miniature painters.