Scenes from the Life of Saint Francis: 7. Vision of the Ascension of St Francis (detail)
Experience the profound spiritual intensity of Giotto di Bondone's 1325 fresco depicting monks in prayerful contemplation, a Proto-Renaissance masterpiece that invites you to explore the dawn of humanism.
Giotto di Bondone
Explore Giotto di Bondone (1267-1337), the revolutionary Italian painter! Discover his proto-Renaissance frescoes, naturalism & emotional depth in works like the Scrovegni Chapel. A key figure in art history.
Bardi Chapel
Explore the Bardi Chapel in Florence – a Renaissance masterpiece by Giotto! Witness groundbreaking frescoes depicting St. Francis’s journey, reflecting humanist ideals and artistic innovation.