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barnaba da modena

1328 - 1386

barnaba da modena
Late Medieval
Late Medieval

barnaba da modena

Born 1328 Died 1386

Barnaba da Modena (c. 1328 – c. 1386): A Byzantine Echo in Lombard Painting Barnaba da Modena stands as a singular figure in the artistic landscape of fourteenth-century Italy—a pioneer who bravely championed a stylistic tradition largely abandoned by his contemporaries, firmly rooted in the grandeur and spirituality of Byzantium. Born around 1328 in Modena (Emilia), he emerged from obscurity to become arguably the first Lombard painter of considerable renown, leaving behind an impressive oeuvre that testifies to his unwavering devotion to this venerable artistic heritage. His activity spann…

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