The Pioneering Gothic Vision of Neri da Rimini Neri da Rimini, a name resonating softly through the annals of 14th-century Italian art, stands as a pivotal figure in the nascent development of Gothic miniature painting within Italy. Born around 1270 in the vibrant city of Rimini, he emerged not merely as an artist but as one of the first true protagonists of this delicate and refined art form on the peninsula. Unlike many of his contemporaries who dabbled across various artistic disciplines, Neri dedicated himself almost exclusively to manuscript illumination—a testament to his singular visi…