Agnolo Gaddi
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Agnolo Gaddi was an Italian painter who lived during the 14th century, in the period known as the Late Gothic era. He was born in Florence in 1350 and was the son of Taddeo Gaddi, who was a painter and a student of Giotto.
Agnolo Gaddi began his training in his father's workshop, where he learned the traditional techniques of painting. He later went on to study with other famous painters, including Andrea di Cione, known as Orcagna.
In the early part of his career, Agnolo Gaddi worked mainly in Florence, where he painted altarpieces and frescoes for various churches and other religious institutions. One of his most famous works is the "Ascension of Christ," which he painted for the church of Santa Maria degli Angeli in Florence.
Later in his career, Agnolo Gaddi began to work outside of Florence, painting frescoes in Pisa and other cities in Tuscany. He also worked for wealthy patrons, including the Medici family, and completed several commissions for the Palazzo della Signoria, the seat of government in Florence.
Agnolo Gaddi was known for his technical skill and his ability to capture the emotions of his subjects. His works are characterized by a delicate, lyrical quality and a use of bright, vivid colors.
He died in Florence in 1396, leaving behind a legacy as one of the most talented painters of the Late Gothic era. His works can still be seen in various churches and museums throughout Italy.
Also see:
Giorgio Vasari, Lives of the Most Eminent Painters Sculptors & Architects, tr. Gaston Du C. DeVere (London: Macmillan, 1912). Online copy at Gutenberg.org.