Симоне Мартини, 1284 – 1344

The 100 Most Famous Paintings by Симоне Мартини

The painting that made Симоне Мартини famous is Anuncijacija i Dva Svetnika (1333); it hangs in the Galerija Ufizi, Firenca. Javljanje i dva svetitelja (detalj) (1333) and Javljanje sa Svetom Margaretom i Svetim Ansanom (1333) follow it in the hearts of collectors and museum visitors. Of the 151 works by Симоне Мартини in our catalogue, these 100 are the most admired, each presented with its date, its museum and what sets it apart.

Ranked by our popularity score, which combines the searches, visits and orders for each work. Updated октобар 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 Симоне Мартини
Симоне Мартини · 1284 – 1344
Born · died
1284 – 1344, Сијена
Movement
Internacionalna gotika
Works in our catalogue
151
Most famous
Anuncijacija i Dva Svetnika (1333)
Most works at
Palazzo Pubblico

Симоне Мартини: the ten masterpieces

Anuncijacija i Dva Svetnika (1333) by Симоне Мартини
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Anuncijacija i Dva Svetnika

1333 · Akril na platnu · Galerija Ufizi, Firenca

U uzvišenim prostorima Galerije Uffizi postoji trenutak zamrznut u vremenu, božansko presjekanje neba i zemlje koje su zabeležile majstorske ruke Simone Martinija i Lipa Memija. Anuncijacija sa Svetom Margaretom i Svetim Ansanusom, naslikana 1elog 1333. godine, nije samo religiozni panel; to je oduševljavajuća simfonija sienskog gotičkog elegancije. Dok posmatračme gleda ovo remek-delo, oko mu odmah privlači blistava zlatna pozadina, svetlucavi prostranstvo koje prevazilazi fizički prostor kako bi sugerisalo beskrajnu slavu…

Javljanje i dva svetitelja (detalj) (1333) by Симоне Мартини
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Javljanje i dva svetitelja (detalj)

1333 · Akril na platnu · Galerija Ufizi, Firenca

Vizija milosti: Dekodiranje Martinijevog Obraćena Simone Martinijevo delo Obraćanje i dva svetca (detalj), nastalo 1333. godine, predstavlja mnogo više od običnog religioznog prikaza; ono je blistavi svedočanstvo elegancije i prefinjenosti međunarodnog gotičkog stila. Smeštena u prestižnoj firentinskoj galeriji Uffizi, ova tempera slika sažima ključni trenutak u istoriji umetnosti, premošćujući jaz između vizantijske tradicija i rađajućeg renesansa. Otkrivena scena: Narativ i kompozicija Ovaj detalj fokusira se na srž Obraćanja – božanski…

Javljanje sa Svetom Margaretom i Svetim Ansanom (1333) by Симоне Мартини
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Javljanje sa Svetom Margaretom i Svetim Ansanom

1333 · Tempera na drvenoj podlozi · Galerija Ufizi, Firenca

Renesansna vizija vere i milosti Delo Simeona Martinija, Obraćanje Bogorodice svetoj Margareti i svetom Ansanusu (1333), predstavlja remek-delo rane italijanske renesanse, olikavajući eleganciju i duhovni žar sieneskog pravca. Ovaj zadivljujući triptih nije samo prikaz biblijskog događaja; to je pažljivo konstruisan svet simboličkog značenja i profinjene umetnosti, osmišljen da pokrene duboku pobožnost. Dešifrovanje scene: Narativ i kompozicija U središtu ovog umetničkog dela nalazi se ključni trenutak Obraćanja, u kojem arhanđel Gabrijel…

St Clare and St Elizabeth of Hungary (1317) by Симоне Мартини
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St Clare and St Elizabeth of Hungary

1317 · Fresco

This breathtaking fresco, measuring 215 x 185 cm, offers an unparalleled glimpse into the artistic genius of Simone Martini, a pivotal figure bridging the medieval and Renaissance periods. Painted in 1317, “St Clare and St Elizabeth of Hungary” is more than just a religious depiction; it’s a testament to the Sienese Master's profound understanding of elegance, grace, and the subtle power of visual storytelling. The scene captures two iconic saints…

Oltar Svetog Luja iz Tuluza (detalj) (1317) by Симоне Мартини
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Oltar Svetog Luja iz Tuluza (detalj)

1317 · Tempera na drvenoj podlozi · Museo di Capodimonte, Napulj

Oltar Svetog Luja iz Tuluza (detalj) služi kao zadivljujući prozor u srce srednjovekovnog odavanja, hvatajući samu suštinu sienskog gotičkog stila. Stvoren oko 1317. godine od strane neuporedivog Simona Martinija, ovaj rad je mnogo više od obične religiozne relikvije; to je majstorski prikaz dvorskog elegancije i duhovne intimnosti. U ovom delikatnom detalju svedočimo sceni proživenoj dubokom milošću, gde se granice između zemaljskog i božanskog deluju kao rastvorene zahvaljujući umetnikovom majstorskom korišćenju…

Devica u Anuncijaciji (1333) by Симоне Мартини
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Devica u Anuncijaciji

1333 · Akril na platnu · Koninklijk Museum voor Schone Kunsten, Antwerpen

Vizija Tuge i Gracioznosti: „Devica u Anuncijaciji“ Simone Martinija Ova intimna devocionalna slika Simone Martinija, kreirana 1333. godine, pruža melanholičan pogled u emocionalni svet kasnog srednjovekovnog perioda. Dimenzijama od samo 23 x 14 cm, njen mali format krije iza sebe duboku duhovnu težinu – svedočenje o Martinijevom majstorstvu u prenošenju složenih emocija unutar rafinisanih kompozicija. Stil i istorijski kontekst Simone Martini bio je vodeća figura u razvoju stila Međunarodni Gotik…

Saint Martin Renounces his Weapons (detail) (1312) by Симоне Мартини
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Saint Martin Renounces his Weapons (detail)

1312 · Oil On Canvas

This exquisite detail from Simone Martini's monumental panel, painted in 1312, offers a profound glimpse into the heart of medieval piety and artistic innovation. Measuring 68 x 56 cm, this work transcends mere representation; it’s an embodiment of spiritual transformation, meticulously rendered with the hallmark elegance that defined Martini’s career. The scene depicts Saint Martin, a pivotal figure in Christian tradition, as he dramatically relinquishes his military possessions – a…

Saint Martin Renounces his Weapons (detail) (1312) by Симоне Мартини
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Saint Martin Renounces his Weapons (detail)

1312 · Oil On Canvas

This exquisite detail from Simone Martini’s “Saint Martin Renounces His Weapons,” painted in 1312, offers a profound glimpse into the heart of Sienese artistic achievement during the early 14th century. More than just a depiction of a biblical narrative – the moment Saint Martin distributes his armor to a peasant – it is a carefully constructed tableau brimming with symbolic weight and technical mastery. Martini, a master of elegance and…

Blagoslovljeni Agostino Novello oltarski delo (detalj) (1324) by Симоне Мартини
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Blagoslovljeni Agostino Novello oltarski delo (detalj)

1324 · Akril na platnu · Pinacoteca Nazionale, Sijena

Remek-delo Simonea Martinija: Prozor u umetničku dušu Sijene Simone Martini, svetlost sieneskog slikarskog pravca, darovao nam je Blessed Agostino Novello Altarpiece (detail), zadivljujući svedočanstvo njegove neuporedivive veštine i umetničke vizije. Ova slika temperom, dimenzija 65 x 67 cm, koja se trenutno čuva u Pinacotechi Nazionale di Siena u Italiji, datira iz 1324. godine i sažima samu suštinu međunarodnog gotičkog stila: eleganciju, pedantne detalje i duboku religioznu simboliku. Martinijevo nasleđe prevazilazi…

Maestà (Madonna with Angels and Saints) (1315) by Симоне Мартини
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Maestà (Madonna with Angels and Saints)

1315 · Acrylic On Canvas · Palazzo Pubblico, Sijena

In the heart of Siena, within the hallowed halls of the Palazzo Pubblico, resides a masterpiece that transcends the boundaries of mere paint and plaster. Simone Martini’s Maestà is not simply a fresco; it is a breathtaking window into the divine, a monumental achievement of the 14th century that continues to stir the souls of all who behold it. As one gazes upon this vast composition, they are immediately swept…

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Maestà (detail) (1315) by Симоне Мартини
#14

Maestà (detail)

1315 · Palazzo Pubblico

To gaze upon the detail of Simone Martini’s Maestà is to step through a portal into the golden age of Sienese Gothic art. Created around 1315, this fresco…

Bogorodica idete (1325) by Симоне Мартини
#15

Bogorodica idete

1325 · Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum

Približite se kako biste uočili tihu intimnost ovog panela. Ovde Bogorodica drži Mladog Hrista na pozadini od teksturiranog zlatnog listova, površine koja kao da zrači sopstvenom mekom, unutrašnjom…

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Maestà (detail) (1315) by Симоне Мартини
#16

Maestà (detail)

1315 · Palazzo Pubblico

The year is 1315, and within the vibrant heart of Siena, Italy, Simone Martini was meticulously crafting a masterpiece that would forever alter the course of European art.…

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Blagoje Novoseljev Altarpiece (1324) by Симоне Мартини
#18

Blagoje Novoseljev Altarpiece

1324 · Pinacoteca Nazionale

Vizija svetosti i građanskog života: Blagoslovljeni Agostino Novello u oltaru Simeona Martinija Simeonov Oltar blagoslovljenog Agostina Novella, nastao 1324. godine, predstavlja mnogo više od obične religiozne slike; on…

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Virgin and Child with Saints (1320) by Симоне Мартини
#19

Virgin and Child with Saints

1320 · Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum

The gold leaf catches the light, a flat and shimmering sky that holds no clouds. Within this luminous expanse, the Virgin Mary sits in the central panel, her…

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Burial of St Martin (detail) (1312) by Симоне Мартини
#21

Burial of St Martin (detail)

1312

A Window into Fourteenth-Century Devotion Simone Martini’s *Burial of St. Martin (detail)* isn't merely a fragment of a larger fresco; it is a poignant distillation of faith, grief,…

Maestà (detail of the medallions) (1315) by Симоне Мартини
#24

Maestà (detail of the medallions)

1315 · Palazzo Pubblico

To gaze upon the Maestà (detail of the medallions) is to step through a portal into the golden age of Siena. Created around 1315 by the incomparable Simone…

Saint Andrew (1326) by Симоне Мартини
#26

Saint Andrew

1326 · Metropoliten музеј у Њујорку

Saint Andrew Simone Martini’s Saint Andrew is more than just a portrait; it's a window into the artistic fervor of Siena in 1326, embodying the humanist spirit burgeoning…

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Maestà (detalj) (1315) by Симоне Мартини
#27

Maestà (detalj)

1315 · Palazzo Pubblico

Eterni sjaj senješkog otmagenosti Pogrledati ovaj detalj iz Martinijevog dela Maestà znači zakoračiti kroz svetlucavo prozorno vreme u duhovno srce četvrnaestovečane Sijene. Ovo delo nije samo religijsko prikaza,…

Maestà (detail) (1315) by Симоне Мартини
#29

Maestà (detail)

1315 · Palazzo Pubblico

A Vision of Maternal Grace: Exploring Simone Martini’s Maestà The fresco known as Maestà, completed around 1315 by Simone Martini and Pietro Lorenzetti in Siena Cathedral, stands as…

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Guidoriccio da Fogliano (detail) (1328) by Симоне Мартини
#31

Guidoriccio da Fogliano (detail)

1328 · Palazzo Pubblico

To gaze upon this exquisite detail from Simone Martini’s Guidoriccio da Fogliano is to step through a portal into the golden age of Sienese artistry. Painted around 1328,…

Polyptych (detail) (1320) by Симоне Мартини
#32

Polyptych (detail)

1320 · Fitzwilliam College

In the delicate fragment known as Polyptych (detail), we are invited to witness a profound moment of spiritual intimacy captured by the master Simone Martini. This captivating glimpse…

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Maestà (detail) (1315) by Симоне Мартини
#33

Maestà (detail)

1315 · Palazzo Pubblico

A Glimpse of Divine Majesty: Simone Martini’s *Maestà* (Detail) Subject & Composition: This exquisite detail originates from a larger altarpiece, the *Maestà*, commissioned for the Palazzo Pubblico in…

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The Dream of St. Martin (detail) (1312) by Симоне Мартини
#35

The Dream of St. Martin (detail)

1312

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St Elizabeth of Hungary (detail) (1317) by Симоне Мартини
#36

St Elizabeth of Hungary (detail)

1317

This exquisite detail from Simone Martini’s “St Elizabeth of Hungary” offers a profound glimpse into the heart of a medieval saint and a testament to the artist’s unparalleled…

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Sveti Jovan Bogdana (1330) by Симоне Мартини
#37

Sveti Jovan Bogdana

1330 · Barber Institute of Fine Arts

„Sveti Jovan Bogdana“ Simone Martinija, naslikan oko 1330. godine, nije samo prikaz biblijske figure; to je izuzetna destilacija sienenske dvorske elegancije i dubokog duhovnog razmišljanja. Ovaj intimni panel,…

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Window (1312) by Симоне Мартини
#40

Window

1312

Simone Martini’s Window: A Fragment of Siena’s Gothic Soul The painting “Window” by Simone Martini—a masterpiece executed in 1312—isn't merely an image; it’s a portal into the artistic…

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Boston Polyptych (1321) by Симоне Мартини
#43

Boston Polyptych

1321 · Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum

To stand before the Boston Polyptych is to step through a gilded portal into the spiritual heart of fourteenth-century Siena. Completed in 1321 by the incomparable master Simone…

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Saint Andrew (?) by Симоне Мартини
#46

Saint Andrew (?)

Muzej finih umetnosti u Bostonu

The golden light of a celestial realm radiates from behind an elderly man, his presence fixed in a moment of quiet, holy contemplation. This figure, identified as Saint…

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Meditation (detail) (1312) by Симоне Мартини
#47

Meditation (detail)

1312

Simone Martini's "Meditation," meticulously rendered in 1312, offers a poignant glimpse into the devotional practices and aesthetic sensibilities of Siena during the early 14th century. This intimate detail…

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St Catherine and St Lucy (1320) by Симоне Мартини
#49

St Catherine and St Lucy

1320 · Berenson Collection

Simone Martini's “St Catherine and St Lucy,” painted circa 1320-25 in Siena, Italy, stands as a cornerstone of International Gothic art—a style characterized by exquisite detail, luminous color…

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Maestà (detail of the medallions) (1315) by Симоне Мартини
#50

Maestà (detail of the medallions)

1315 · Palazzo Pubblico

A Window into Medieval Devotion: Exploring Simone Martini’s Maestà The fresco “Maestà” by Simone Martini, completed around 1315 in Siena, Italy, transcends mere visual representation; it embodies the…

Crucifix (1321) by Симоне Мартини
#51

Crucifix

1321

This arresting depiction of the crucifixion, attributed to the masterful hand of Simone Martini, transcends mere religious iconography; it is a profound meditation on faith, suffering, and the…

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Saint Judas Thaddeus (1315) by Симоне Мартини
#53

Saint Judas Thaddeus

1315 · National Gallery of Art

The apostle appears in a bust-length portrait, his head tilted slightly as he gazates beyond the frame. He holds a red book, likely representing scripture, against a flat,…

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Maestà (detail) (1315) by Симоне Мартини
#54

Maestà (detail)

1315 · Palazzo Pubblico

A Window into Siena’s Spiritual Heart: Exploring Simone Martini's Maestà The fresco “Maestà,” executed by Simone Martini around 1315, isn’t merely a depiction of Mary enthroned; it’s an…

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Christ on the Cross (1340) by Симоне Мартини
#56

Christ on the Cross

1340 · Harvard Art Museums

The figure hangs against a flat expanse of gold leaf. This light does not come from a sun or a candle; it radiates from the background itself, an…

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Blessed Agostino Novello Altarpiece (detail) (1324) by Симоне Мартини
#58

Blessed Agostino Novello Altarpiece (detail)

1324 · Pinacoteca Nazionale

Subject and Narrative Depth This exquisite altarpiece captures a profound religious scene imbued with moral symbolism and spiritual reflection. Set within a meticulously detailed architectural framework, the composition…

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Saint James Major (1315) by Симоне Мартини
#59

Saint James Major

1315 · National Gallery of Art

Step closer to observe the quiet dignity of this figure. This small panel, painted around 1315 to 1320, presents Saint James Major not as a distant deity, but…

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A Saint Holding a Book (1337) by Симоне Мартини
#62

A Saint Holding a Book

1337 · Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery

A single figure, a saint, occupies an octagonal frame, captured from the waist up. He turns slightly to his left, eyes cast downward in contemplation. A luminous gold…

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St. Luke (1330) by Симоне Мартини
#63

St. Luke

1330 · J. Paul Getty Museum

The figure of Luke the Evangelist appears in a moment of quiet study, his gaze directed downward toward an open manuscript. He wears a red tunic beneath a…

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Saint Matthew (1315) by Симоне Мартини
#64

Saint Matthew

1315 · National Gallery of Art

A bust-length portrait of Saint Matthew occupies the center of this wood panel. The figure is an older man with wavy hair and a grey beard. He wears…

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The Carrying of the Cross (1333) by Симоне Мартини
#67

The Carrying of the Cross

1333 · Luvr

In the quiet corridors of the Louvre Museum, a small but profound masterpiece invites viewers into a moment of profound spiritual weight. Simone Martini’s "The Carrying of the…

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Saint Ansanus (1326) by Симоне Мартини
#69

Saint Ansanus

1326 · Metropoliten музеј у Њујорку

A vertical, bust-length portrait depicts Saint Ansanus against a textured gold leaf background. The subject possesses a pale complexion, large eyes, and wavy reddish-blonde hair. A circular golden…

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Saint Simon (1315) by Симоне Мартини
#70

Saint Simon

1315 · National Gallery of Art

A waist-up portrait of Saint Simon occupies the center of this wood panel painting. The figure possesses short, wavy brown hair and a well-groomed beard. His gaze is…

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Madonna of Mercyercy by Симоне Мартини
#72

Madonna of Mercyercy

In the heart of the Sienese Golden Age, around 1305, Simone Martini breathed life into a masterpiece that would become an enduring icon of spiritual tenderness: the Madonna…

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Consecration of the Chapel (1317) by Симоне Мартини
#74

Consecration of the Chapel

1317

In the quiet, hallowed corridors of the Basilica di San Domenico in Siena, there exists a fragment of time captured in pigment and plaster—a moment where the earthly…

Saint Bartholomew (1317) by Симоне Мартини
#76

Saint Bartholomew

1317

A Saintly Portrait: Unveiling Simone Martini’s *Saint Bartholomew* This captivating panel depicts *Saint Bartholomew*, a work originating from the workshop of the celebrated Sienese artist Simone Martini in…

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St Ladislaus, King of Hungary (1326) by Симоне Мартини
#77

St Ladislaus, King of Hungary

1326 · Museo della Consolazione

A Regal Vision: Simone Martini’s St. Ladislaus This exquisite panel painting by Simone Martini, created in 1326, presents a captivating depiction of St. Ladislaus, King of Hungary. Measuring…

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St Anthony of Padua and St Francis (1317) by Симоне Мартини
#80

St Anthony of Padua and St Francis

1317

In the serene fresco St Anthony of Padua and St Francis, created in 1317, two men stand side by side within a composition framed by two arches. The…

St. Catherine of Alexandria (1322) by Симоне Мартини
#81

St. Catherine of Alexandria

1322 · Nacionalna galerija Kanade

The Saint Catherine of Alexandria Polyptych emerges from the shadows of the fourteenth century, a work that carries the name Polyptych of Santa Caterina. In this composition, Simone…

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Meditation (scene 6) (1312) by Симоне Мартини
#83

Meditation (scene 6)

1312

Painted circa 1312, “Meditation (Scene 6)” emerges from Siena during its golden age – a period marked by economic prosperity fueled by wool trade and a fervent devotion…

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St. Martin is Knighted (detail) (8) (1312) by Симоне Мартини
#85

St. Martin is Knighted (detail) (8)

1312

In the delicate detail of St. Martin is Knighted, we are transported to the year 1312, stepping through a portal into the refined atmosphere of the Sienese school.…

Window (1312) by Симоне Мартини
#88

Window

1312

The artwork, titled Window, is a stained glass window dating to 1312. The piece features a central painting of Jesus Christ standing on a cross. This figure is…

Miraculous Mass (detail) (1312) by Симоне Мартини
#90

Miraculous Mass (detail)

1312

In the delicate detail of Simone Martini’s Miraculous Mass, a profound moment of spiritual encounter is captured through the masterful use of line and color. This fresco detail,…

Miraculous Mass (scene 7) (1312) by Симоне Мартини
#92

Miraculous Mass (scene 7)

1312

In the middle level of the San Martino Chapel within the Lower Church of San Francesco in Assisi, the fresco Miraculous Mass (scene 7) presents a religious narrative…

Miracle of Fire (scene 8) (1312) by Симоне Мартини
#93

Miracle of Fire (scene 8)

1312

In the hallowed stillness of the Basilica di San Francesco in Assisi, there exists a window into the profound spiritual landscape of the fourteenth century. Simone Martini’s “Miracle…

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Blessing Christ (1317) by Симоне Мартини
#96

Blessing Christ

1317 · Museo di Capodimonte

Simone Martini's "Blessing Christ," painted in 1317, is more than simply a depiction of a religious scene; it’s a profound expression of the burgeoning elegance and devotional fervor…

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St Mary Magdalen and St Catherine of Alexandria (1317) by Симоне Мартини
#97

St Mary Magdalen and St Catherine of Alexandria

1317

The fresco St Mary Magdalen and St Catherine of Alexandria, attributed to Simone Martini and painted around 1317, serves as a profound meditation on piety and righteousness. Within…

St. Martin is Knighted (detail) (1312) by Симоне Мартини
#100

St. Martin is Knighted (detail)

1312

In the delicate brushstrokes of Simone Martini’s St. Martin is Knighted, we find more than a mere historical record; we encounter a window into the soul of fourteenth-century…

Симоне Мартини's paintings by period

The subjects Симоне Мартини painted most

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

Where to see Симоне Мартини's paintings

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

Museum City Works by Симоне Мартини Paintings from this list
Palazzo Pubblico, SijenaPalazzo Pubblico Sijena 17 Maestà (Madonna with Angels and Saints), Maestà (detail), Maestà (detail)
Pinacoteca Nazionale, SijenaPinacoteca Nazionale Sijena 9 Blagoslovljeni Agostino Novello oltarski delo (detalj), Blagoje Novoseljev Altarpiece, Blagoslovljeni Agostino Novello oltarski delo (detalj)
Galerija Ufizi, FirencaGalerija Ufizi Firenca 5 Anuncijacija i Dva Svetnika, Javljanje i dva svetitelja (detalj), Javljanje sa Svetom Margaretom i Svetim Ansanom
National Gallery of Art, WashingtonNational Gallery of Art Washington 5 Saint Judas Thaddeus, Saint James Major, Saint Matthew
Museo di Capodimonte, NapuljMuseo di Capodimonte Napulj 4 Oltar Svetog Luja iz Tuluza (detalj), Oltar Svetog Lava Tosalijskog, Altar of St Louis of Toulouse (without predella)
Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum, BostonIsabella Stewart Gardner Museum Boston 4 Bogorodica idete, Virgin and Child with Saints, Boston Polyptych
Metropoliten музеј у Њујорку, ЊујоркMetropoliten музеј у Њујорку Њујорк 4 Saint Andrew, Saint Ansanus
Fitzwilliam College, CambridgeFitzwilliam College Cambridge 3 Polyptych (detail), Polyptych (detail)

Симоне Мартини, decade by decade: the defining painting of each

  1. 1310s
    St Clare and St Elizabeth of Hungary (1317) by Симоне Мартини
    No. 4 of 100

    St Clare and St Elizabeth of Hungary

    Age 26 – 35

    This breathtaking fresco, measuring 215 x 185 cm, offers an unparalleled glimpse into the artistic genius of Simone Martini, a pivotal figure bridging the medieval and Renaissance periods.…

  2. 1320s
    Blagoslovljeni Agostino Novello oltarski delo (detalj) (1324) by Симоне Мартини
    Rank 9 / 100

    Blagoslovljeni Agostino Novello oltarski delo (detalj)

    Age 36 – 45 · Pinacoteca Nazionale

    Remek-delo Simonea Martinija: Prozor u umetničku dušu Sijene Simone Martini, svetlost sieneskog slikarskog pravca, darovao nam je Blessed Agostino Novello Altarpiece (detail), zadivljujući svedočanstvo njegove neuporedivive veštine i…

  3. 1330s
    Anuncijacija i Dva Svetnika (1333) by Симоне Мартини
    No. 1 of 100

    Anuncijacija i Dva Svetnika

    Age 46 – 55 · Galerija Ufizi

    U uzvišenim prostorima Galerije Uffizi postoji trenutak zamrznut u vremenu, božansko presjekanje neba i zemlje koje su zabeležile majstorske ruke Simone Martinija i Lipa Memija. Anuncijacija sa Svetom…

  4. 1340s
    Blagoslov Spasitelja (timpanum) i Madonna Skromnosti (luneta) (1341) by Симоне Мартини
    Rank 45 / 100

    Blagoslov Spasitelja (timpanum) i Madonna Skromnosti (luneta)

    Age 56 – 60 · Notre-Dame des Doms

    Vizija Božanske Milosti: Simone Martinijevo „Blagoslov Savioara“ Simone Martinijev „Blagoslov Savioara (Timpanum) i Madonna Skromnosti (Luneta)“, naslikan 1341. godine, predstavlja zadivljujuće svedočenje o usponskoj umetničkoj briljantnosti Italije ranog…

Симоне Мартини's masterpieces: questions and answers

Which painting is Симоне Мартини best known for?Show the answer

Anuncijacija i Dva Svetnika (1333), Galerija Ufizi, Firenca. Next come Javljanje i dva svetitelja (detalj) (1333) and Javljanje sa Svetom Margaretom i Svetim Ansanom (1333).

How old was Симоне Мартини when painting Anuncijacija i Dva Svetnika?Show the answer

49 years old: Anuncijacija i Dva Svetnika dates from 1333 and Симоне Мартини was born in 1284.

What are Симоне Мартини's ten greatest paintings?Show the answer

Anuncijacija i Dva Svetnika, Javljanje i dva svetitelja (detalj), Javljanje sa Svetom Margaretom i Svetim Ansanom, St Clare and St Elizabeth of Hungary, Oltar Svetog Luja iz Tuluza (detalj), Devica u Anuncijaciji, Saint Martin Renounces his Weapons (detail), Saint Martin Renounces his Weapons (detail), Blagoslovljeni Agostino Novello oltarski delo (detalj) and Maestà (Madonna with Angels and Saints). The ranking above gives the year and the museum of each.

How many works did Симоне Мартини paint?Show the answer

Our catalogue lists 151 works by Симоне Мартини, dated from 1311 to 1341.

In which museums can I see Симоне Мартини's masterpieces?Show the answer

Most of them are in Palazzo Pubblico (Sijena), Pinacoteca Nazionale (Sijena) and Galerija Ufizi (Firenca). The table above lists the museums one by one.

When did Симоне Мартини paint the masterpieces?Show the answer

In 1310s: 52 of the 100 works on this page date from then, among them St Clare and St Elizabeth of Hungary.

What are the first and last famous paintings of Симоне Мартини?Show the answer

The earliest on this page is Bogorodiica u slavi sa anđelima muzičarima (detalj) (1311), the latest Blagoslov Spasitelja (timpanum) i Madonna Skromnosti (luneta) (1341).

What were Симоне Мартини's favourite subjects?Show the answer

Medieval art (43), Simone martini (28) and Religious iconography (16), among the 100 works on this page.

Which technique did Симоне Мартини favour?Show the answer

Tempera On Panel: 25 of the 100 works on this page.

What art movement is Симоне Мартини part of?Show the answer

Internacionalna gotika and Gotika, as the paintings on this page show.

Which masterpieces by Симоне Мартини hang at the Palazzo Pubblico?Show the answer

Maestà (Madonna with Angels and Saints), Maestà (detail) and Maestà (detail) are among the 12 works on this page held by the Palazzo Pubblico, Sijena.

Can I own a reproduction of a Симоне Мартини masterpiece?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.

The life of Симоне Мартини

Simone Martini – Maestro dell’Eleganza e della Grazia

Simone Martini, nato intorno al 1284 nella città di Siena, Italia, rappresenta una figura chiave nella transizione dall'arte medievale a quella rinascimentale. Non fu solo un pittore; architetto dell'eleganza, maestro della linea e del colore che infondeva ai suoi lavori una raffinatezza cortese che lo distingueva dai contemporanei come Giotto. Storicamente, i suoi primi anni di formazione sono oggetto di alcune controversie: alcuni suggeriscono un apprendistato presso Duccio di Buoninsegna, il più importante artista sienese dell'epoca, mentre altri fanno riferimento a Firenze e all'influenza di Giotto – Martini ebbe senza dubbio una strada artistica unica.

L’Influenza della Via Francigena e delle Correnti Artistiche Francesi

Lo stile di Martini si distingue immediatamente dalla monumentalità favorita a Firenze. Abbracciò una sensibilità delicata, caratterizzata da linee fluide, dettagli decorativi morbidi e un senso generale di grazia. Questa estetica non nacque in isolamento; fu profondamente influenzata dalle forze esterne. La Via Francigena, importante percorso di pellegrinaggio attraversante l'Europa, portò con sé correnti artistiche dalla Francia – in particolare l’eleganza raffinata dell’illuminazione manoscritta e della scultura in avorio francese. Queste influenze sono immediatamente evidenti nell’opera di Martini, manifestandosi in motivi intricati, figure allungate e un’attenzione elevata alla decorazione superficiale. Martini non copiò semplicemente questi stili; li sintetizzò con le tradizioni artistiche esistenti a Siena creando qualcosa di completamente nuovo.

Lo Stile Internazionale Gotico: Una Sintesi Innovativa

Le opere di Martini sono caratterizzate dallo stile internazionale gotico, una corrente artistica che si distingue per l’eleganza, la raffinatezza e l’enfasi sui dettagli decorativi. Questo stile fu influenzato dalle tradizioni artistiche italiane del periodo precedente e dalla cultura francese dell'epoca.

Il Maestà: Un Capolavoro di Raffinatezza

La più celebre delle opere di Martini è senza dubbio la Maestà, affresco realizzato nel Palazzo Pubblico di Siena nel 1315. Questo ciclo pittorico rappresenta una pietra miliare nella storia dell'arte italiana e testimonia l’abilità artistica di Martini nel creare composizioni armoniosi e immagini ricche di emozione.

Simone Martini: Un Maestro della Pittura Monumentale

La Maestà è un esempio perfetto dello stile internazionale gotico, caratterizzato dall’uso di colori brillanti e illuminazione drammatica. Questo stile fu influenzato dalle tradizioni artistiche italiane del periodo precedente e dalla cultura francese dell'epoca.

Simone Martini: Vita e Opere Principali

Simone Martini ebbe una vita relativamente breve ma intensa, trascorsa principalmente a Siena e Firenze. Fu attivo come pittore, architetto e teorico dell’arte, contribuendo in modo significativo alla diffusione dello stile internazionale gotico e all'evoluzione della cultura rinascimentale.

Simone Martini: Un Legato Duraturo

L’opera di Simone Martini continua ad affascinare gli spettatori di tutto il mondo con la sua bellezza senza pari, armoniosa composizione e senso eterno dell’eleganza. È considerato uno dei più grandi artisti del suo tempo e un punto di riferimento per le generazioni successive di pittori.

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