The Master of the Brussels Initials: A Pioneer of Gothic Splendor The Master of the Brussels Initials, whose true identity remains shrouded in mystery—often identified as Zebo da Firenze—stands as a pivotal figure in the artistic landscape of 14th-century France. Emerging from Bologna around 1389, he swiftly ascended to prominence within Paris’s vibrant manuscript illumination workshop culture, injecting Italian sensibilities into the…