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See the Breathtaking 14th-Century Sienese Artworks That Helped Set the Italian Renaissance in Motion

Last updated: November 4, 2024 4:07 pm
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A new exhibition at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City is showcasing a collection of opulent religious artworks from the Italian city of Siena. Titled “Siena: The Rise of Painting, 1300-1350,” the exhibition features over 100 pieces including panel paintings, altarpieces, sculptures, textiles, and metalworks created just before the Italian Renaissance began to flourish. This is the first major exhibition in the United States dedicated solely to early Sienese art.

The show highlights the works of renowned artists such as Duccio di Buoninsegna, Simone Martini, and the brothers Pietro and Ambrogio Lorenzetti. Duccio, in particular, is known for creating the impressive “Maestà,” a monumental artwork made for the high altar of Siena’s cathedral. The exhibition reunites eight of the nine rear panels of the “Maestà” for the first time in centuries.

The Sienese artists, though not as technically advanced as their Renaissance counterparts, showcase a unique style that blends Byzantine influences with naturalism. Their narrative paintings depict scenes from the life of Jesus with vivid detail and emotion. The exhibition explores the varying approaches to storytelling by these artists, showcasing both monumental works and smaller-scale narrative scenes.

The show culminates in 1350, around the time when the Black Death ravaged Siena, wiping out half of the city’s population and devastating its art scene. Despite this tragic event, the exhibition focuses on the brief period before the plague, highlighting the beauty and significance of these rare religious paintings in the history of art.

According to art critic Jerry Saltz, Sienese painting represents a revolutionary change in the art world, breaking away from Gothic traditions and Byzantine influences. The richness of detail, the depth of space, and the fleshy quality of paint seen in Sienese art laid the foundation for future innovations in painting.

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“Siena: The Rise of Painting, 1300-1350” offers a glimpse into a transformative period in art history, showcasing the beauty and innovation of early Sienese art. The exhibition is on display at the Metropolitan Museum of Art through January 26, 2025.

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