Masaccio, 1401 – 1428

Masaccio Paintings: The 97 Most Famous Works, Ranked

Masaccio's most famous painting is Kolmainsus (1428). With Üleandmise raha (1425) and Eedeni aiast välja tõstmine (1426), it completes the three works everyone recognises. Our catalogue lists 97 works by Masaccio; the 97 below are the ones the world looks at most, each with its year, the museum that holds it and why it matters.

Ranked by our popularity score, which combines the searches, visits and orders for each work. Updated oktoober 2026. Every masterpiece on this page can be ordered as a museum-quality, hand-painted oil reproduction or a fine art print, at the size you choose.

Portrait of Masaccio
Masaccio · 1401 – 1428
Born · died
1401 – 1428, San Giovanni Valdarno
Movement
Vararenessanss
Works in our catalogue
97
Most famous
Kolmainsus (1428)
Most works at
Santa Maria del Carmine

The 10 most famous Masaccio paintings

Kolmainsus (1428) by Masaccio
1

Kolmainsus

1428 · Fresko

Masaccio'i "Kolmainsus" oli murghangust teos, mis tõi kaasa mitmeid kunstilisi uuendusi. See on üks esimesi monumentaalseid renessanssi maale, mis kasutas lineaarset perspektiivi, luues sügavuse ja ruumi tunde. Chiaroscuro ja sfumato tehnikate kasutamine lisab figureeridele volüümi ja tekstuuru, muudes need erakordselt realistiliseks.

Üleandmise raha (1425) by Masaccio
2

Üleandmise raha

1425 · Fresko

Soodne stseen avaneb Firences, Santa Maria del Carmine basilika Brancacci kapellis. Siin toob fresco pealkirjaga Üleandmise raha, mille on loonud Masaccio, piiratud piirdedega bibliseel stori kapelli seintel ellu. Felice Brancacci tellimul loodud teos on oluline osa suuremast tsüklist, mis on pühendatud püha Peetru elule. Kapellis liigub figuurid läbi sügava tähendusega hetkest ning atmosfäär on täis selle pühima ajalooa rasket ja väärtuslikku tähendust.

Eedeni aiast välja tõstmine (1426) by Masaccio
3

Eedeni aiast välja tõstmine

1426 · Fresko

Itaalia Firenzes asuvas Santa Maria del Carmine kirikus asuv Brancaccii kapell on täis rasket vaikust, mis kannab endas sügava tragedy kaalu. Siin hingavad seinad lugudest, mis räägivad Eedeni aiast välja tõstmisest – freskoga, mille Masaccio onประมาณ 1425. aastal maalinud. Õhk tundub paksunemane uinemise ümber, kui figuurid seisvad silmitsi oma ägelise ja korduvaga paradiusest lahkumisega. See stseen tähistab suurema narratiivi algust, toimides esimese freskona sarjas, mis on pühendatud Püha Peetru elule.

Tulus Maksumuse Detail by Masaccio
4

Tulus Maksumuse Detail

Fresko

Masatsoo, kes töötas 1426–1428 Brancacci kiriku fressise, "Tulus Rahast" detailis, on üks renessansiaegse kunsti kõige tähtsamatest saavutustest. See ei ole lihtsalt religioonilist kujundust; see on revolutsiooni algus, mis muudab kunagi varem nähtava maailma. Masatsoo oskus luua illusiooni ruumist ja valguse mängu oli enne seda immatu, ja ta mõjutas järgida kunstnike põlvedele.

Predella panel from the Pisa Altar (1426) by Masaccio
5

Predella panel from the Pisa Altar

1426 · Oil On Panel · Berliini Riigimuseumid, Berliin

To stand before this Predella panel from the Pisa Altar is to encounter a moment frozen in time, yet vibrating with raw, undeniable human drama. Dating to 1426, this work captures Masaccio at the zenith of his revolutionary power. It is not merely a depiction of the Crucifixion; it is a profound meditation on sacrifice, community, and the weight of divine narrative rendered with startling immediacy. The composition draws the…

The Madonna of Humility (1424) by Masaccio
6

The Madonna of Humility

1424 · Tempera On Panel

In the quiet, profound stillness of Masaccio’s The Madonna of Humility, we encounter one of the most moving snapshots of the Early Italian Renaissance. Created around 1424, this masterpiece transcends mere religious iconography to offer a window into a moment of raw, maternal intimacy. The scene is set not upon a celestial throne, but on the earth itself, where the Virgin Mary sits upon a blue patterned cushion. This choice…

Trinity (detail) (1425) by Masaccio
7

Trinity (detail)

1425 · Fresco · Santa Maria Novella, Firenze

The image presents a detail from a fresco painting created in 1425 by Masaccio. Within this specific view, a figure is depicted that appears to be Mary Magdalene, identified by the traditional iconography of her long hair and a head covering. She possesses a contemplative expression, directing her gaze slightly downwards toward an object held in her right hand, which may be interpreted as a symbol of faith or devotion.

Two panels from the Pisa Altarpiece (1426) by Masaccio
8

Two panels from the Pisa Altarpiece

1426 · Tempera On Panel · Berliini Riigimuseumid, Berliin

In the quiet, hallowed halls of art history, few works capture the dawn of a new era as poignantly as Masaccio’s Two Panels from the Pisa Altarpiece. Completed in 1426, these panels are far more than mere fragments of a lost polyptych; they are windows into a transformative moment when the rigid conventions of the Gothic period began to dissolve, giving way to the profound humanism of the Early Italian…

Trinity (1425) by Masaccio
9

Trinity

1425 · Fresco · Santa Maria Novella, Firenze

To step before Masaccio’s Holy Trinity is to witness the exact moment when the flattened, symbolic world of the Middle Ages dissolved into the profound, breathing reality of the Renaissance. Painted between 1425 and 1427 within the hallowed walls of Santa Maria Novella in Florence, this fresco does not merely depict a religious scene; it carves a hole in the very wall of the chapel, inviting the viewer to step…

Trinity (detail) (1425) by Masaccio
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Trinity (detail)

1425 · Acrylic On Canvas · Santa Maria Novella, Firenze

Masaccio’s “Trinity (detail),” housed within the magnificent Santa Maria Novella in Florence, isn't merely a fresco; it’s a pivotal moment in art history – a visual manifesto declaring the arrival of the High Renaissance. Painted between 1425 and 1427, this intimate section captures the essence of Masaccio’s revolutionary approach to depicting reality, a departure from the stylized elegance of the preceding Gothic era and a profound influence on generations of…

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Frescoes in the Cappella Brancacci (left view) (1426) by Masaccio
#19

Frescoes in the Cappella Brancacci (left view)

1426 · Santa Maria del Carmine

Masaccio’s Frescoes in the Cappella Brancacci stand as a cornerstone of Renaissance art, representing an unprecedented leap forward in artistic innovation and profoundly influencing subsequent generations. Located within…

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Crucifixion (1426) by Masaccio
#22

Crucifixion

1426 · Museo di Capodimonte

Masaccio’s Crucifixion, painted in 1426 during his tragically brief career, isn’t merely a depiction of a pivotal biblical event; it’s a foundational moment in Western art. Born in…

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Distribution of Alms and Death of Ananias (1425) by Masaccio
#48

Distribution of Alms and Death of Ananias

1425

In the quiet, profound depths of Masaccio’s Distribution of Alms and Death of Ananias, we encounter a moment where the divine intersects with the earthly through the simple,…

Plate of Nativity (Berlin Tondo) (1427) by Masaccio
#77

Plate of Nativity (Berlin Tondo)

1427 · Berliini Riigimuseumid

In the quiet intimacy of the Plate of Nativity (Berlin Tondo), we witness one of the most profound transformations in the history of Western art. Painted in 1427…

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Adoration of the Magi (1426) by Masaccio
#85

Adoration of the Magi

1426 · Berliini Riigimuseumid

To stand before Masaccio’s Adoration of the Magi is not merely to observe a painting; it is to step directly into the revolutionary atmosphere of the early Italian…

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Predella panel from the Pisa Altar (1426) by Masaccio
#87

Predella panel from the Pisa Altar

1426 · Berliini Riigimuseumid

The world of 15th-century Florentine painting was undergoing a seismic shift, and at the heart of this transformation stood Masaccio – a name that resonates with an almost…

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St. Andrew (1426) by Masaccio
#93

St. Andrew

1426 · J. Paul Getty muuseum

A Revolutionary Vision of Faith: Masaccio’s St. Andrew Masaccio's *St. Andrew*, painted in 1426, is a landmark work of the Early Renaissance, embodying the seismic shift towards naturalism…

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Crucifixion of St Peter (1426) by Masaccio
#97

Crucifixion of St Peter

1426 · Berliini Riigimuseumid

Masaccio's 1426 painting, *Crucifixion of St. Peter*, is not merely a depiction of a pivotal moment in Christian history; it’s a foundational cornerstone of the Early Italian Renaissance.…

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Masaccio's paintings by period

The subjects Masaccio painted most

The four subjects that return most often among these masterpieces, with the finest example of each.

Where to see Masaccio's paintings

The 8 museums that hold the most of the paintings on this page.

Museum City Works by Masaccio Paintings from this list
Santa Maria del Carmine, FirenzeSanta Maria del Carmine Firenze 7 View of the Cappella Brancacci (before restoration), Frescoes in the Cappella Brancacci (right view), Frescoes in the Cappella Brancacci (left view)
Berliini Riigimuseumid, BerliinBerliini Riigimuseumid Berliin 6 Predella panel from the Pisa Altar, Two panels from the Pisa Altarpiece, Plate of Nativity (Berlin Tondo)
Gemäldegalerie, BerliinGemäldegalerie Berliin 5 Martyrdom of San Giovanni Battista, A Bearded Carmelite Saint, San Agustín
Santa Maria Novella, FirenzeSanta Maria Novella Firenze 4 Trinity (detail), Trinity, Trinity (detail)
Lindenau-Museum, AltengauLindenau-Museum Altengau 3 Christ in the Garden of Gethsemane (detail), Christ in the Garden of Gethsemane (detail), Christ in the Garden of Gethsemane
National Gallery of Art, WashingtonNational Gallery of Art Washington 2 Profile Portrait of a Young Man, Madonna of Humility
National Gallery, LondonNational Gallery London 2 Madonna with Child and Angels, St.Girolamo end Giovanni Battista
Museo di Capodimonte, NeapelMuseo di Capodimonte Neapel 1 Crucifixion

Masaccio's most famous paintings, year by year

Masaccio painted for barely 9 years, from 1420 to 1428: follow that decade year by year, through the paintings that made the name.

  1. 1420
  2. 1422
  3. 1422
  4. 1422
    San Giovenale Triptych. Left panel (1422) by Masaccio
    No. 63 of 97

    San Giovenale Triptych. Left panel

    Age 21

    The San Giovenale Triptych, Left Panel by Masaccio is a seminal work of art that showcases the artist's innovative style and technique. Created in 1422, this painting is…

  5. 1422
  6. 1423
  7. 1423
  8. 1424
    The Madonna of Humility (1424) by Masaccio
    No. 6 of 97

    The Madonna of Humility

    Age 23

    In the quiet, profound stillness of Masaccio’s The Madonna of Humility, we encounter one of the most moving snapshots of the Early Italian Renaissance. Created around 1424, this…

  9. 1424
    Christ in the Garden of Gethsemane (detail) (1424) by Masaccio
    No. 21 of 97

    Christ in the Garden of Gethsemane (detail)

    Age 23 · Lindenau-Museum

    The garden holds a heavy stillness. In this detail from 1424, a single figure kneels upon the earth, hands clasped in a tight knot of devotion. The light…

  10. 1424
  11. 1424
    Christ in the Garden of Gethsemane (1424) by Masaccio
    Rank 62 / 97

    Christ in the Garden of Gethsemane

    Age 23 · Lindenau-Museum

    The painting Christ in the Garden of Gethsemane is a renowned work by the Italian artist Masaccio, created in 1424. This tempera painting, measuring 62 x 44 cm,…

  12. 1425
    Üleandmise raha (1425) by Masaccio
    No. 2 of 97

    Üleandmise raha

    Age 24

    Soodne stseen avaneb Firences, Santa Maria del Carmine basilika Brancacci kapellis. Siin toob fresco pealkirjaga Üleandmise raha, mille on loonud Masaccio, piiratud piirdedega bibliseel stori kapelli seintel ellu.…

  13. 1425
    Trinity (detail) (1425) by Masaccio
    #7 of 97

    Trinity (detail)

    Age 24 · Santa Maria Novella

    The image presents a detail from a fresco painting created in 1425 by Masaccio. Within this specific view, a figure is depicted that appears to be Mary Magdalene,…

  14. 1425
    Trinity (1425) by Masaccio
    #9 of 97

    Trinity

    Age 24 · Santa Maria Novella

    To step before Masaccio’s Holy Trinity is to witness the exact moment when the flattened, symbolic world of the Middle Ages dissolved into the profound, breathing reality of…

  15. 1425
    Trinity (detail) (1425) by Masaccio
    No. 10 of 97

    Trinity (detail)

    Age 24 · Santa Maria Novella

    Masaccio’s “Trinity (detail),” housed within the magnificent Santa Maria Novella in Florence, isn't merely a fresco; it’s a pivotal moment in art history – a visual manifesto declaring…

  16. 1426
    Eedeni aiast välja tõstmine (1426) by Masaccio
    Rank 3 / 97

    Eedeni aiast välja tõstmine

    Age 25

    Itaalia Firenzes asuvas Santa Maria del Carmine kirikus asuv Brancaccii kapell on täis rasket vaikust, mis kannab endas sügava tragedy kaalu. Siin hingavad seinad lugudest, mis räägivad Eedeni…

  17. 1426
    Predella panel from the Pisa Altar (1426) by Masaccio
    Rank 5 / 97

    Predella panel from the Pisa Altar

    Age 25 · Berliini Riigimuseumid

    To stand before this Predella panel from the Pisa Altar is to encounter a moment frozen in time, yet vibrating with raw, undeniable human drama. Dating to 1426,…

  18. 1426
    Two panels from the Pisa Altarpiece (1426) by Masaccio
    #8 of 97

    Two panels from the Pisa Altarpiece

    Age 25 · Berliini Riigimuseumid

    In the quiet, hallowed halls of art history, few works capture the dawn of a new era as poignantly as Masaccio’s Two Panels from the Pisa Altarpiece. Completed…

  19. 1426
    View of the Cappella Brancacci (before restoration) (1426) by Masaccio
    Rank 11 / 97

    View of the Cappella Brancacci (before restoration)

    Age 25 · Santa Maria del Carmine

    Masaccio's View of the Cappella Brancacci (before restoration), painted in 1426, isn’t merely a depiction of a church interior; it’s a pivotal moment in art history – a…

  20. 1427
  21. 1427
    Baptism of the Neophytes (1427) by Masaccio
    No. 20 of 97

    Baptism of the Neophytes

    Age 26

    The Baptism of the Neophytes is a renowned fresco painted by Masaccio in the early 15th century. This iconic artwork is part of the decoration of the Brancacci…

  22. 1427
    Plate of Nativity (Berlin Tondo) (1427) by Masaccio
    Rank 77 / 97

    Plate of Nativity (Berlin Tondo)

    Age 26 · Berliini Riigimuseumid

    In the quiet intimacy of the Plate of Nativity (Berlin Tondo), we witness one of the most profound transformations in the history of Western art. Painted in 1427…

  23. 1428
    Kolmainsus (1428) by Masaccio
    #1 of 97

    Kolmainsus

    Age 27

    Masaccio'i "Kolmainsus" oli murghangust teos, mis tõi kaasa mitmeid kunstilisi uuendusi. See on üks esimesi monumentaalseid renessanssi maale, mis kasutas lineaarset perspektiivi, luues sügavuse ja ruumi tunde. Chiaroscuro…

  24. 1428
  25. 1428

Questions about Masaccio's paintings

What is Masaccio's most famous painting?Show the answer

Kolmainsus (1428). Next come Üleandmise raha (1425) and Eedeni aiast välja tõstmine (1426).

How old was Masaccio when Kolmainsus was painted?Show the answer

27 years old: Kolmainsus dates from 1428 and Masaccio was born in 1401.

What are the top 10 paintings by Masaccio?Show the answer

Kolmainsus, Üleandmise raha, Eedeni aiast välja tõstmine, Tulus Maksumuse Detail, Predella panel from the Pisa Altar, The Madonna of Humility, Trinity (detail), Two panels from the Pisa Altarpiece, Trinity and Trinity (detail). The ranking above gives the year and the museum of each.

How many paintings did Masaccio make?Show the answer

Our catalogue lists 97 works by Masaccio, dated from 1420 to 1428.

Where are Masaccio's most famous paintings?Show the answer

Most of them are in Santa Maria del Carmine (Firenze), Berliini Riigimuseumid (Berliin) and Gemäldegalerie (Berliin). The table above lists the museums one by one.

When did Masaccio paint the most famous works?Show the answer

In 1426: 41 of the 97 works on this page date from then, among them Eedeni aiast välja tõstmine.

What are Masaccio's earliest and latest famous paintings?Show the answer

The earliest on this page is Madonna of Humility (1420), the latest Kolmainsus (1428).

What did Masaccio paint most often?Show the answer

Saints (30), Religious (25) and Renaissance (14), among the 97 works on this page.

What medium did Masaccio use most?Show the answer

Acrylic On Canvas: 9 of the 97 works on this page.

Which art movement does Masaccio belong to?Show the answer

Vararenessanss, as the paintings on this page show.

Which Masaccio paintings can I see at the Santa Maria del Carmine?Show the answer

View of the Cappella Brancacci (before restoration), Frescoes in the Cappella Brancacci (right view) and Frescoes in the Cappella Brancacci (left view) are among the 7 works on this page held by the Santa Maria del Carmine, Firenze.

Can I buy a reproduction of a Masaccio painting?Show the answer

Yes. Every painting on this page can be ordered as a museum-quality, hand-painted oil reproduction or a fine art print, in the size you choose, from the painting's own page.

About Masaccio

Masaccio (1401-1428): Renessansi Realismi Koit

Tommaso di Ser Giovanni di Simone, paremini tuntud kui Masaccio (tähendab 'kohmakas Tom'), oli varase Itaalia renessansi võtmeisik. Ta sündis 21. detsembril 1401. aastal San Giovanni Valdarnos, Itaalias ja suri traagiliselt noorelt 1428. aastal. Tema lühike karjäär revolutsioneeris maalikunsti murrangulise realismiga, perspektiiviga ja chiaroscuroga (tugevate valgus-varju kontrastidega kasutamine). Vaatamata oma lühikesele elule oli Masaccio mõju järgnevatele kunstnike põlvedele sügav, luues uue naturalismi standardi ja mõjutades Lääne kunsti kulgu.

Varajane Elu ja Koolitus

  • Päritolu: Sündinud Giovanni di Simone Cassai pojana, notarina, ja Jacopa di Martinozzo juures. Tema perekonnanimi Cassai tulenes isa vanaisa ameti järgi, kes oli kapimeister.
  • Varajased Aastad: Jäi orvuks viieselt isapoolse surma tõttu, tal oli vend Giovanni (Lo Scheggia), kes sai ka maalikunstnikuks.
  • Õpipõlves: Masaccio kunstilise koolituse detailsed üksikasjad on suures osas teadmata, mis on ebatavaline renessansi kunstnike jaoks. Usutakse, et ta õpipoisskoolis umbes 12-aastaselt, kuid kindlat meistrit pole identifitseeritud. Selle dokumenteerimata koolituse puudumine lisab müsteeriumi tema kiire arengu ja uuenduslike tehnikate ümber.
  • Gildi Liikmesus: Ta liitus maalikunstnike gildiga (Arte de’ Medici e Speziali) Firenzes 7. jaanuaril 1422, mis tähistas tema esilekerkimist iseseisva kunstnikuna.

Kunstiline Areng ja Peamised Teosed

  • Varajased Mõjud: Esialgu mõjutatud Giotto di Bondone’st, eelkäijast, kes oli tuntud oma naturalismi poolest, ületas Masaccio teda kiiresti perspektiivi ja anatoomia arusaamisega. Ta ammutas inspiratsiooni ka Filippo Brunelleschi arhitektuurilistest uuendustest, eriti Brunelleschi lineaarperspektiivi avastamisest.
  • Põhilised Uuendused: Masaccio tõi sisse mitmeid murrangulisi tehnikaid:
    • Lineaarperspektiiv: Kasutas kadumispunkte ja matemaatilist täpsust, et luua veenv illusioon sügavusest kahemõõtmelisel pinnal.
    • Chiaroscuro: Meistri oskusega kasutas valgust ja varju vormide modelleerimiseks, luues varem maalikunstis nägemata mahu- ja realismitunde.
    • Naturalism: Kirjeldas figuurid anatoomilise täpsuse ja emotsionaalse väljendusvõimega, liikudes varasemate perioodide stiliseeritud esitustest eemale.
  • Olulised Teosed:
    • San Giovenale Altarimaal (c. 1422): Varasem töö, mis demonstreerib tema arenevat oskust perspektiivis ja naturalistlikus esituses.
    • Madonna ja Laps Püha Annaga (c. 1423-1425): Koostöö Masolinoga, mis näitab Masaccio tõusvat naturalismi koos Masolino traditsioonilisema stiiliga.
    • Brancacci Chapel Freskod (c. 1425-1428): Tema tuntuimad ja mõjukaimad teosed, mis asuvad Santa Maria del Carmine kirikus Firenzes. Need freskod, sealhulgas "Rahamaksu Maksmine", "Paaritusparadiisist" ja "Püha Peetrus Neofüütide Pühitsemine", peetakse varase renessansi kunsti meistriteosteks.

Ajalooline Tähtsus ja Pärand

Masaccio mõju Lääne kunsti kulule on hindamatu, vaatamata tema traagiliselt lühikesele karjäärile. Tema uuendused perspektiivis, chiaroscuros ja naturalismis muutsid fundamentaalselt viisi, kuidas kunstnikud maailma kujutasid. Ta sillutas tõhusalt tee keskaegsete kunstikonventsioonide ja renessansi tekkivate ideaalide vahel.

  • Mõju Järgnevatele Kunstnikele: Masaccio töö mõjutas sügavalt põlvkondi maalikunstnikke, sealhulgas Donatello, Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo ja Raphael. Nad uurisid tema freskosid intensiivselt, omades ja kohandades oma stiilidesse tema tehnikaid.
  • Alusvaraks Kõrgele Renessansile: Tema rõhk realismile ja inimlikule emotsioonile pani aluse kõrge renessansi kunstilistele saavutustele.
  • Vasari Arvestus: Biograaf Giorgio Vasari tunnistas Masaccio geeniust, kiites teda kui "oma põlvkonna parimat maalikunstnikku" ja rõhutades tema võimet jäljendada loodust ületamatult oskusega.
  • Traagiline Kaotus: Tema surm 26-aastaselt leinati kaasaegsete poolt, nagu Filippo Brunelleschi, kes kahetses sellise tähelepanuväärse ande kaotust.

Kokkuvõte

Masaccio pärand kestab kui üks ajaloo olulisemaid ja mõjukamaid kunstnikke. Ta on võtmeisik üleminekul keskaegsest renessansi kunsti, muutes igaveseks viisi, kuidas me maailma kujutame ja maalime. Tema lühike, kuid särav karjäär on tunnistuseks uuenduste jõust ja kunstilise geeniuse püsivast mõjust.

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