Collection: Cimabue

Cimabue (c. 1240-1302) was an Italian painter and one of the pioneers of Italian art during the late 13th century. He was born in Florence and trained under Greek masters, who influenced his style. Cimabue's works were primarily religious paintings, and he is best known for his monumental frescoes of the Virgin Mary and Christ, which adorned churches in Florence and Rome.Cimabue's works were characterized by a new sense of naturalism and emotionality, with his figures having more realistic proportions and expressions than earlier medieval art. His most famous work is the large Crucifix in Santa Croce, Florence, which is considered one of the greatest masterpieces of the Italian Gothic period.Cimabue had a profound influence on Italian painting, and many artists, including Giotto, were influenced by his style. His contribution to the development of Italian art was significant, and he is considered one of the great masters of the Gothic period.