Madonna of Humility (1432) er det mest berømte maleri af Sassetta, som er i Staatliche Museen zu Berlins samling i Berlin. Virgin with Child and Four Saints (detail) (1435) og Saint Francis and the Poor Knight, and Francis's Vision (1437) er de næste to værker, som verden kender bedst. Udvalgt fra de 56 værker af Sassetta i vores katalog er her de 56, som samlere og museumsgæster oftest opsøger, inklusiv årstal, museum og historien bag hvert værk.
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In the quiet sanctity of the early fifteenth century, few images capture the profound intimacy of the divine as gracefully as Sassetta’s Madonna of Humility. Painted around 1432, this masterpiece serves as a breathtaking window into a period where the ethereal meets the earthly. The composition centers on the Virgin Mary, not seated upon a distant, golden throne, but nestled in a posture of profound humility that defines her very…
The panel titled Saint Francis and the Poor Knight, and Francis's Vision emerges from the hand of the artist Sassetta. Created about 1437, this work exists as the first of eight distinct paintings that once formed the back of a large, richly coloured and elaborate altarpiece. It belongs to the larger San Sepolcro Altarpiece, a significant assembly of devotional imagery.
The work is titled The Funeral of Saint Francis and Verification of the Stigmata. It was executed by the artist Sassetta (Stefano Di Giovanni) between 1437 and 1444. This panel functions as the final movement in a larger narrative cycle, serving as the eighth and concluding scene in a series of eight depictions of the life of Saint Francis.
The Agony in the Garden is a poignant and spiritually charged tempera painting from the Early Renaissance period. The composition depicts the biblical scene of Christ's agony in the Garden of Gethsemane, set against a dark, star-studded nocturnal sky and a landscape of rolling hills and a winding path. In the foreground, several apostles are shown in various states of deep sleep, their bodies slumped and heads bowed in a…
The work titled Saint Francis before the Sultan is a creation of the artist Sassetta. It emerged from the studio between 1437 and 1444. This panel was originally conceived as part of the San Sepolcro Altarpiece, a large and complex structure commissioned for the Franciscans of Borgo Sansepolcro, Italy. The piece functioned as part of a double-sided polyptych, a structural arrangement that allowed the sacred narrative to unfold on both…
In Saint John the Evangelist by Sassetta, a single, elongated figure commands the entire vertical space. The saint occupies the center of the panel, his presence exerting a heavy spiritual gravity that anchors the viewer's gaze. He stands upon a small, rocky ground adorned with intricate patterns, a modest stage for such a monumental figure. The saint holds a book and a stylus, the tools of his sacred vocation, which…
The air feels heavy with the scent of woodsmoke and the weight of a gathering crowd. In this 1423 tempera work, a public execution unfolds under a deep blue sky, framed by the soft, rolling hills of the Italian landscape. At the center of the chaos, a figure is bound to a stake, consumed by bright orange flames that lick upward against the dark, charred tones of the victim. The…
This tempera on poplar panel, dating to c. 1435, presents a solitary figure of Saint Margaret against a shimmering gold ground. The composition is vertical and centered, emphasizing a sense of stillness and spiritual focus. She is draped in a heavy, dark mantle over a deep crimson tunic, her head tilted with a gentle, serene expression. At her feet, a dark, dragon-like creature is visible, a symbolic representation of her…
In this vertical composition, Sassetta presents Saint Apollonia as a single, centered figure. The saint is positioned against a flat, decorative gold background that emphasizes her presence through a sense of divine stillness. Her expression remains calm and contemplative, a quietude that contrasts with the heavy symbolism of her attributes. She holds the pincers used in her martyrdom, a specific detail that identifies her within the religious tradition. This object,…
This vertical and narrow tempera painting on a wood panel, created in 1430, depicts St. Nicholas of Bari in a formal, iconographic pose. The subject is presented as…
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The air within the grand hall feels heavy with a sacred stillness, as if time itself has paused to witness this celestial assembly. At the heart of the…
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In the quiet, hallowed atmosphere of the early Italian Renaissance, few works capture the profound intimacy of spiritual transcendence as exquisitely as Sassetta’s The Ecstasy of St. Francis…
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is a work by Sassetta (Stefano Di Giovanni), executed between 1437 and 1444. It forms part of a larger cycle, specifically the fifth of eight scenes illustrating the…
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The air in the room seems to settle around the figures, held in a stillness that feels heavy with grace. A woman sits with a gentle, grounded presence,…
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In the quietude of the early fifteenth century, the Sienese master Sassetta captured a moment of profound spiritual intimacy that continues to resonate across the centuries. St Thomas…
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The artwork titled Damnation of the Soul of the Miser of Citerna was executed by the artist Sassetta. This specific panel originated in 1437. It was created as…
The Ecstasy of St Francis is a renowned painting by the Italian artist Sassetta (Stefano Di Giovanni), created in 1437. This tempera on panel artwork, measuring 190 x…
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The image presents a detailed view of a section of a tempera on wood panel painting from 1423. In the foreground, several open books rest upon a wooden…
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In the quiet, hallowed atmosphere of the early Italian Renaissance, few moments capture the intersection of the earthly and the divine as poignantly as Stefano di Giovanni’s The…
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In the delicate brushstrokes of Sassetta, specifically within this exquisite detail from the Virgin with Child and Four Saints, we find ourselves transported to the heart of the…
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In the quiet, luminous corridors of the early Italian Renaissance, few works capture the intersection of earthly devotion and celestial grace as profoundly as Sassetta’s Virgin and Child…
Stefano di Giovanni, known as Sassetta, gifted us with “The Blessed Ranieri Frees the Poor from a Jail in Florence,” a captivating panel painted around 1444 that transcends…
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Stefano di Giovanni, known to art history as Sassetta, gifted us with a profoundly moving and technically brilliant depiction of “St. Thomas Before the Cross” in 1423 –…
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Stefano di Giovanni, known as Sassetta, was a pivotal figure in the transition from late Gothic to early Renaissance painting in Siena during the 15th century. His work…
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The Last Supper by Sassetta (Stefano Di Giovanni) is a remarkable painting that showcases the artist's skill in capturing complex emotional states and conveying religious narratives. Created in…
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The painting St Anthony the Hermit Tortured by the Devils by Sassetta (Stefano Di Giovanni) is a remarkable work of art that showcases the artist's skill in capturing…
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A Moment of Reverence: Sassetta’s St Thomas Inspired by the Dove The painting “St Thomas Inspired by the Dove of the Holy Ghost,” attributed to Sassetta (Stefano di…
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The Madonna sits upon a throne of red and gold, her skin pale against the heavy weight of her garments. She holds the infant Christ, whose small limbs…
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Stefano di Giovanni’s “The Meeting of St. Anthony and St. Paul,” painted around 1440, isn't merely a religious depiction; it’s a profound meditation on faith, solitude, and the…
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To gaze upon Sassetta's "The Journey of the Magi" is to step directly into the luminous heart of the early Italian Renaissance. This exquisite panel, dating from 1435,…
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Stefano di Giovanni, även känd som Sassetta var en pionjär inom sienesiska konstnärliga rörelser under Renässansen och är särskilt erkänt för sitt arbete med att förena den gothiska…
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A Moment of Severance Saint Francis renounces his Earthly Father captures a pivotal moment of spiritual transition through a structured, multi-arched architectural framework. The composition uses pink-toned arches…
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In the quiet sanctity of the Sienese Renaissance, few images capture the profound intimacy of the divine as gracefully as Sassetta’s Madonna of Humility with Four Saints. Created…
In the quiet, luminous corridors of the early Italian Renaissance, few works capture the intersection of earthly devotion and celestial grace as profoundly as Sassetta’s The Virgin and…
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De 8 museer, der rummer flest af malerierne på denne side.
| Museum | By | Værker af Sassetta | Malerier fra denne liste |
|---|---|---|---|
 National Gallery |
London | 6 | Saint Francis and the Poor Knight, and Francis's Vision, The Funeral of Saint Francis, Saint Francis before the Sultan |
 Szépművészeti Múzeum |
Budapest | 5 | St Thomas Inspired by the Dove of the Holy Ghost, St Thomas Inspired by the Dove of the Holy Ghost, St Thomas Inspired by the Dove of the Holy Ghost (detail) |
 Museo Diocesano |
Cortona | 4 | Virgin with Child and Four Saints (detail), Virgin with Child and Four Saints (detail), Virgin with Child and Four Saints (detail) |
 National Gallery of Art |
Washington | 4 | Saint Margaret, Saint Apollonia, Madonna of Humility |
 Louvre |
Paris | 4 | Damnation of the Soul of the Miser of Citerna, The Blessed Ranieri Frees the Poor from a Prison in Florence, Virgin and Child with Saints |
 Pinacoteca Nazionale |
Siena | 4 | St Jerome (detail), The Last Supper, St Anthony the Hermit Tortured by the Devils |
 Detroit Institute of Arts |
Detroit | 3 | The Agony in the Garden, The Procession to Calvary, The Betrayal of Christ |
 Metropolitan Museum of Art |
New York | 3 | The Annunciation ", Madonna and Child with Angels, The Journey of the Magi |
In Saint John the Evangelist by Sassetta, a single, elongated figure commands the entire vertical space. The saint occupies the center of the panel, his presence exerting a…
The air feels heavy with the scent of woodsmoke and the weight of a gathering crowd. In this 1423 tempera work, a public execution unfolds under a deep…
In the quiet sanctity of the early fifteenth century, few images capture the profound intimacy of the divine as gracefully as Sassetta’s Madonna of Humility. Painted around 1432,…
The work is titled The Funeral of Saint Francis and Verification of the Stigmata. It was executed by the artist Sassetta (Stefano Di Giovanni) between 1437 and 1444.…
The work titled Saint Francis before the Sultan is a creation of the artist Sassetta. It emerged from the studio between 1437 and 1444. This panel was originally…
Madonna of Humility (1432), Staatliche Museen zu Berlin, Berlin. Derefter følger Virgin with Child and Four Saints (detail) (1435) og Saint Francis and the Poor Knight, and Francis's Vision (1437).
40 år gammel: Madonna of Humility er fra 1432, og Sassetta blev født i 1392.
Madonna of Humility, Virgin with Child and Four Saints (detail), Saint Francis and the Poor Knight, and Francis's Vision, The Funeral of Saint Francis, The Agony in the Garden, Saint Francis before the Sultan, Saint John the Evangelist, The burning of a heretic, Saint Margaret og Saint Apollonia. Ranglisten ovenfor angiver årstallet og museet for hver af dem.
Vores katalog indeholder 56 værker af Sassetta, dateret fra 1412 til 1450.
De fleste af dem findes i National Gallery (London), Szépművészeti Múzeum (Budapest) og Museo Diocesano (Cortona). Tabellen ovenfor lister museerne enkeltvis.
I 1430s: 27 af de 56 værker på denne side stammer fra denne periode, herunder Madonna of Humility.
Det tidligste på denne side er Saint John the Evangelist (1412), det seneste Saint Francis before the Sultan (1450).
People (8), Saints (6) og Religious scene (6), blandt de 56 værker på denne side.
Tempera On Panel: 20 ud af de 56 værker på denne side.
Early renaissance, som malerierne på denne side viser.
Saint Francis and the Poor Knight, and Francis's Vision, The Funeral of Saint Francis og Saint Francis before the Sultan er blandt de 6 værker på denne side, som er i National Gallery, London's samling.
Ja. Hvert maleri på denne side kan bestilles som en håndmalet oliereproduktion i museums kvalitet eller som et kunstprint i den størrelse, du ønsker, direkte fra maleriets egen side.
I det lysende italienske Quattrocento er der få navne, der fremkalder den delikate overgang fra middelalderen til det moderne så bevægende som Stefano di Giovanni, af historien mere kærligt kendt som Sassetta. Som en central skikkelse i den sienesiske skole repræsenterer hans kunstneriske virke en dyb bro mellem den dekorative elegance fra sengotikken og renæssancens spirende realisme. Selvom de præcise detaljer om hans liv forbliver indhyllet i tidens tåger—hvor lærde debatterer, om han blev født i Siena eller måske Cortona—er hans tilstedeværende i det toscanske landskab ubestridelig. Hans værk bærer Sienas rytmiske, lyriske sjæl, men ånder samtidig med en ny, iagttagende vitalitet, der vidner om en kunstner, som var dybt engageret i sin tids skiftende vinde.
Sassettas kreative rejse var præget af en sofistikeret syntese. Han besad en sjælden evne til at ære den traditionelle sienesiske stil—karakteriseret ved dens indviklede detaljerigdom og spirituelle dybde—samtidig med at han absorberede de revolutionerende innovationer, der opstod i Firenze. Indflydelsen fra mestre som Masaccio, Masolino og Gentile da Fabriano kan mærkes i hans udviklende beherskelse af rumlige relationer og brugen af lys. Han kopierede ikke blot disse nye teknikker; snarere integrerede han dem for at gennemstrømme sine figurer med en naturalistisk glød, hvilket lod lyset forme deres former overbevisende og skabe en følelse af et sammenhængende, åndbart rum i hans kompositioner.
Sassettas samlede værk er et vidnesbyrd om hans mesterskab inden for narrativt maleri, hvor hvert penselstrøg tjener et højere spirituelt formål. Hans værker fungerer ofte som vinduer til det guddommelige, hvor han benytter en sofistikeret farvepalette og rytmiske kompositioner til at guide beskueren gennem hellige historier. I mesterværker som Den sidste nadver demonstrerer han en ekstraordinær evne til at indfange komplekse emotionelle tilstande, idet han bruger jordfarver og omhyggelig perspektivlære til at forankre det dybe religiøse narrativ i en mærkbar, alvorlig virkelighed. Hans evne til at balancere den ornamentale skønhed fra den gotiske tradition med en spirende følelse af menneskeligt drama gør hans paneler unikt fængslende.
Ud over den intime skala i hans mindre paneler opnåede Sassetta stor berømmelse gennem betydningsfulde altertavler og polyptykoner, der definerede sin tids religiøse landskab. Nogle af hans mest bemærkelsesværende kunstneriske bedrifter inkluderer:
Sassettas historiske betydning ligger i hans rolle som både vogter og innovator. Han sikrede, at den unikke identitet i den sienesiske skole ikke forsvandt i skyggen af den florentinske dominans, men i stedet udviklede sig til at omfatte det nye sprog af realisme og dybde. Hans malerier er ikke blot relikvier fra en svunden æra; de er levende dialoger mellem den gamle og den nye verden. Gennem sin delikate håndtering af lyset, sin beherskelse af symbolsk ikonografi og sin dybe empati for sine motiver, efterlod Sassetta et uudsletteligt mærke på den italienske kunsthistorie og sikrede sig sin plads som en af de vigtigste repræsentanter for den sienesiske renæssance.
