Join curators Stephan Wolohojian, John Pope-Hennessy Curator and Head of European Paintings, and Caroline Campbell, Director of the National Gallery of Ireland, for a virtual exploration of the exhibition Siena: The Rise of Painting, 1300-1350.
This exhibition delves into a pivotal period in the early Italian Renaissance, highlighting the significant contributions of Sienese artists such as Duccio, Pietro and Ambrogio Lorenzetti, and Simone Martini in shaping Western painting. In the years leading up to the catastrophic plague of 1350, Siena emerged as a hub of artistic innovation and activity. While Florence is often regarded as the Renaissance’s heart, this exhibition sheds light on Siena’s crucial role, showcasing Duccio’s lasting influence on subsequent generations of painters, the evolution of narrative altarpieces, and the diffusion of artistic styles beyond Italy.
Featuring over 100 remarkable works, the exhibition brings together pieces from the Metropolitan Museum of Art and the National Gallery, London, along with rare loans from numerous prestigious institutions. The collection encompasses paintings, sculptures, metalwork, and textiles, ranging from grand public displays to intimate items for private collections. Though none of these artists survived the plague of 1350, their legacies profoundly influenced painters and theorists in the centuries that followed.
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