Simone Martini was an artist based in Siena after the generation of Duccio di Buoninsegna that helped to further develop a full Gothic style of painting. It is rumoured that he was taught by Duccio or at least by someone in his ring since it is evident in his work through the use of pure, harmonious colours that Duccio was known for. However, he was also able to implement the graceful lines that were influenced by French Gothic paintings at the time giving figures more depth. His earliest documented painting is the fresco of the Maestà, and his finest example of this linear style is the Annunciation. He spent the rest of his life in the papal court and got acquainted with a great Italian poet named Francesco Petrarch, who painted him a portrait of the subject from Petrarch’s love-sonnets.
One reply on “Simone Martini: An Influence to the International Gothic Style”
Kathleen,
Not bad work on Martini with a minimum amount of research. What I would like to see is more of your personal insights and feelings to the artists you choose. Why did you pick a particular artist? What in their work resonated with you? Along that line. More of this with your posts moving forward.
Jeff