Bernardo Daddi (1280 - 1348) - photo 1

Bernardo Daddi

Bernardo Daddi, an Italian painter born in the late 13th century, emerged as a pivotal figure in the early Renaissance, particularly within the Florentine school of painting. Operating in Florence between 1280 and 1348, Daddi's oeuvre is renowned for its devout spiritual essence and the delicate finesse of its execution, marking a significant departure from the Byzantine traditions that dominated the era.

Daddi's art is distinguished by its intimate scale, refined attention to detail, and vibrant narrative compositions, which were primarily religious in nature. His works are celebrated for their clarity, color, and emotional depth, contributing to the evolution of painting during a period rich in cultural and artistic exploration. Among his notable contributions, the "Madonna and Child" triptychs and frescoes in Florence stand as testaments to his skill and spiritual devotion.

Bernardo Daddi's influence extended beyond his lifetime, setting the stage for the blossoming of Renaissance art. His paintings, housed in prestigious museums and churches, offer a window into the soul of 14th-century Italy, reflecting the period's complex interplay between faith, art, and society.

For collectors and art history aficionados, Daddi's works represent not just aesthetic achievements but also historical artifacts that capture the essence of an era on the cusp of the Renaissance. His legacy, embedded in the fabric of Italian art history, continues to inspire and captivate those who seek to unravel the origins of Renaissance painting.

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Date and place of birt:1280, Florence, Italy
Date and place of death:1348, Florence, Italy
Nationality:Italy
Period of activity: XIV century
Specialization:Artist, Painter
Art school / group:Florentine School
Genre:Religious genre
Art style:Early Renaissance, Renaissance, Old Masters
Technique:Fresco, Triptych

Creators Italy

Mária Lehel (1889 - 1972)
Mária Lehel
1889 - 1972
Alfredo Volpi (1896 - 1988)
Alfredo Volpi
1896 - 1988
Marziale Carpinoni (1644 - 1722)
Marziale Carpinoni
1644 - 1722
Luigi Marengo (1928 - 2010)
Luigi Marengo
1928 - 2010
Francesco Providoni (1633 - 1697)
Francesco Providoni
1633 - 1697
Alessandro Gherardini (1655 - 1723)
Alessandro Gherardini
1655 - 1723
Joseph Johann Kauffmann (1707 - 1782)
Joseph Johann Kauffmann
1707 - 1782
Arthur Bowen Davies (1862 - 1928)
Arthur Bowen Davies
1862 - 1928
Giovanni Carlo Aliberti (1662 - 1727)
Giovanni Carlo Aliberti
1662 - 1727
Francesco Allegrini (1567 - 1663)
Francesco Allegrini
1567 - 1663
Francesco Francia (1447 - 1517)
Francesco Francia
1447 - 1517
Ekaterina Nikolayevna Kachura-Falileeva (1886 - 1948)
Ekaterina Nikolayevna Kachura-Falileeva
1886 - 1948
Giuseppe Mazzuoli (1644 - 1725)
Giuseppe Mazzuoli
1644 - 1725
Enzo Cucchi (1949)
Enzo Cucchi
1949
Vittorio Zecchin (1878 - 1947)
Vittorio Zecchin
1878 - 1947
Getulio Alviani (1939 - 2018)
Getulio Alviani
1939 - 2018

Creators Early Renaissance

Pieter de Ring (1615 - 1660)
Pieter de Ring
1615 - 1660
Johann Georg de Hamilton (1672 - 1737)
Johann Georg de Hamilton
1672 - 1737
Giovanni Agostino da Lodi (1470 - 1515)
Giovanni Agostino da Lodi
1470 - 1515
Cristoforo Orimina (XIV century - XIV century)
Cristoforo Orimina
XIV century - XIV century
Lucas Luce (1575 - 1677)
Lucas Luce
1575 - 1677
Bartolomé Esteban Murillo (1617 - 1682)
Bartolomé Esteban Murillo
1617 - 1682
Benedetto da Rovezzano (1474 - 1554)
Benedetto da Rovezzano
1474 - 1554
Ludwig Seitz (1844 - 1908)
Ludwig Seitz
1844 - 1908
Sébastien Leclerc (1637 - 1714)
Sébastien Leclerc
1637 - 1714
René Frémin (1672 - 1744)
René Frémin
1672 - 1744
Lambert Hopfer (1510 - 1550)
Lambert Hopfer
1510 - 1550
Paulus Janszoon Moreelse (1571 - 1638)
Paulus Janszoon Moreelse
1571 - 1638
Gioacchino Assereto (1600 - 1649)
Gioacchino Assereto
1600 - 1649
Johannes Bosschaert (1608 - 1629)
Johannes Bosschaert
1608 - 1629
Luca Giordano (1634 - 1705)
Luca Giordano
1634 - 1705
Jacob de Backer (1555 - 1585)
Jacob de Backer
1555 - 1585