Agnolo Gaddi facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Agnolo Gaddi
Agnolo Gaddi, Madonna Enthroned with Saints and Angels, before 1387, National Gallery of Art
Born	Agnolo di Taddeo Gaddi c. 1350 Florence, Italy
Died	October 10, 1396 Florence, Italy
Occupation	Painter
Years active	1369–1396
Relatives	Taddeo Gaddi (Father)

Agnolo Gaddi (around 1350–1396) was a famous Italian painter. He was born and passed away in Florence, Italy. Agnolo was the son of another painter, Taddeo Gaddi. His father was a very important student of the great Florentine artist Giotto.

Agnolo Gaddi

Agnolo was not only a painter but also made mosaics. He learned his art from his father. Besides being an artist, he was also a merchant. Later in his life, he focused on business in Venice, which helped his family become quite wealthy. He died in Florence in October 1396.

Agnolo Gaddi was a very important and busy artist. He was the last major painter from Florence who followed the style of Giotto. His early paintings showed a lot of talent.

Agnolo Gaddi's Artworks

Agnolo Gaddi created many beautiful pieces of art. Here are some of his well-known works:

Early Paintings and Frescoes

One of Agnolo's first paintings is "The Resurrection of Lazarus." You can find it in the San Jacopo tra i Fossi in Florence.

He also painted a series of frescoes in the Prato Cathedral. These frescoes tell stories about the Virgin Mary and her Sacred Girdle. One of the best parts of this series is "The Marriage of Mary."

In the Santa Croce, Florence church, Agnolo painted eight frescoes. These artworks show the story of the Cross. The story begins with the archangel Michael giving Seth a branch from the Tree of Knowledge. It ends with Emperor Heraclius carrying the Cross into Jerusalem. Agnolo even included a picture of himself in this painting!

Famous Paintings by Agnolo Gaddi

• Enthroned Madonna and Child with Saints (around 1375): This painting uses tempera paint on a wooden panel. You can see it at the Galleria nazionale di Parma.
• Madonna and Child with Saints Andrew, Benedict, Bernard, and Catherine of Alexandria with Angels (before 1387): This is a triptych, which means it has three panels. It's at the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C.
• Legend of the True Cross (1385-1387): This is a series of frescoes in the choir of Santa Croce in Florence.
• Madonna and Child with Saint John the Evangelist, Saint John the Baptist, Saint James of Compostela and Saint Nicholas of Bari (1388-1390): This painting is at the National Gallery of Victoria.
• Coronation of the Virgin with Six Angels (around 1390): This tempera painting is likely the middle part of a larger altarpiece. It's at the National Gallery of Art.
• The Crucifixion (around 1390): This artwork uses tempera and gold on a panel. It is displayed at the Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum in Madrid.
• Madonna of Humility with Angels (mid-1390s): This painting is at the Cummer Museum of Art and Gardens in Florida.
• Madonna and Child with Angels and Saints: This tempera painting is part of the Palazzo Blu collection.
• Crucifixion (1390s): This tempera painting is part of a larger artwork called a polyptych. It's at the Galleria degli Uffizi in Florence.
• Histories of the Virgin and the Cintola: These are frescoes found in the Prato Cathedral.

Agnolo Gaddi's Students

One of Agnolo Gaddi's students was Cennino Cennini. Cennini later wrote an important book about art. He even mentioned Agnolo in his book!

Giorgio Vasari also wrote about Agnolo Gaddi. Vasari included Agnolo's life story in his famous book, Lives of the Most Excellent Painters, Sculptors, and Architects.

Gallery

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  Legend of the True Cross, 1385-1387, north wall of the apse, Santa Croce, Florence

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  Legend of the True Cross, 1385-1387, south wall of the apse, Santa Croce, Florence

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  Coronation of the Virgin with Six Angels, c. 1390, tempera on panel, National Gallery of Art

See also

In Spanish: Agnolo Gaddi para niños