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| Ugolino di Nerio (fl. 1317–1339/49?) | ||||||||||
| A Gothic Sienese painter, Ugolino was born into an artistic family, with his father and brothers Guido and Muccio also working as painters. He likely trained with Duccio di Buoninsegna, adopting much of his master’s style, and later ran a prominent workshop, documented in Siena between 1317 and 1327. His work blended traditional Byzantine elements with emerging Italian trends, combining the elaborate use of gold and static, icon-like figures of Byzantine influence with softer, more expressive features typical of Italian painting. His preference for brighter colours may have been inspired by Simone Martini, and while his style retained a certain charm, it was considered somewhat old-fashioned for the period. As a leading master, Ugolino played a key role in spreading Sienese painting traditions to Florence and completed major commissions in both cities before his death, which is believed to have occurred in Siena. | ||||||||||
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