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| Sassetta (1392–1450) | ||||||||||
| Born in Cortona, Stefano di Giovanni, better known as Sassetta, was a leading figure of the Sienese School during the early Italian Renaissance. He is celebrated for his small devotional works, distinguished by refined brushwork, vivid colours, and the use of gold leaf. Known for his lyrical and mystical approach to religious painting, he was influenced by the styles of Giovanni di Paolo and Gentile da Fabriano. His works, often rich in religious symbolism, reflect his skill in conveying the emotions of his subjects. Sassetta blended Gothic elegance with the emerging Renaissance techniques, creating ethereal altarpieces and panel paintings that emphasised spiritual narrative over naturalism. In addition to his religious works, he demonstrated a strong command of landscape painting, often using it to establish a sense of place within his compositions. After training in Florence, he spent the majority of his career in Siena, where he died. Though many of his works were later dispersed or altered, Sassetta remains a key transitional figure between medieval iconography and Renaissance humanism. | ||||||||||
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