Legend of St Francis - [18] - Apparition at Arles
Giotto di Bondone (1267 – 1337)
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.
The Legend of St Francis - Apparition at Arles is a captivating oil painting created by the renowned Italian artist, Giotto Di Bondone. This masterpiece is one of the many works in the series of frescoes that depict the life of Saint Francis, which Giotto Di Bondone painted for the Basilica di San Francesco in Assisi.
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Background and Historical Significance
Giotto Di Bondone (c. 1267 - January 8, 1337) was an Italian painter and architect from Florence who played a pivotal role during the Gothic and Proto-Renaissance periods. He is celebrated for revolutionizing painting by introducing naturalism into art, which had been previously dominated by stylized Byzantine iconography. The Legend of St Francis - Apparition at Arles is a prime example of Giotto Di Bondone's innovative approach to painting.Artistic Style and Technique
Giotto Di Bondone's artistic style is characterized by his use of naturalism, which sets him apart from other artists of his time. He employed linear perspective, creating a sense of depth and space that had not been seen before in painting. Additionally, Giotto Di Bondone paid great attention to anatomical details, facial expressions, and emotions, making his figures appear more lifelike than those of his contemporaries.Acquiring a Hand-Made Oil Painting Reproduction
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For more information on Giotto Di Bondone and his works, visit Giotto Di Bondone's page on ArtsDot.com.
You can also learn more about the Basilica di San Francesco on Wikipedia.
About this artwork
- Title: Legend of St Francis - [18] - Apparition at Arles
- Artist: Giotto di Bondone
- Format: Portrait
- Copyright status: Public domain
- Movement: Proto-Renaissance
- Period: Late Medieval
- Creative period: Proto-Renaissance Period
- Corpus context: move away from stylization , byzantine art influence
- Keywords: apparition , historical painting , giotto
- Color intensity: Balanced
Quick Facts
- Medium: Oil painting
- Influences: Byzantine iconography
- Movement: Proto-Renaissance
- Artist: Giotto di Bondone
- Subject or theme: Life of Saint Francis
- Artistic style: Gothic and Proto-Renaissance

