The Sienese Master: The Life and Legacy of Matteo di Giovanni In the heart of the Italian Renaissance, amidst the winding streets of Siena, the brushstrokes of Matteo di Giovanni helped define an era of profound spiritual and aesthetic transformation. Born around 1435 in Borgo San Sepolcro, Matteo’s journey was one of migration and metamorphosis. Though his origins lay elsewhere, his soul became inextricably linked to the Sienese scho…