Gothic Art

Simone Martini, also known as Simone Memmi or Martino, was born in Siena in 1283 and died in 1349. He was a pupil of Duccio whom he eventually surpassed in terms of decorative quality and the Gothic Art style. The earliest of Martini's works include his fresco in Siena depicting the enthroned Virgin and Child. It was origianally painted in 1315, and then restored by Martini himself in 1321. In 1320 Simone Martini painted an altar pieced for St. Catherine's church at Pisa, and in 1321 he painted another altar piece for the church of San Dominico in Orvieto. In 1328 Simone painted a skillful portrait of Fogliano in honour of the capture of Montemassi, and went on to paint a series of works adorning the chapel of St. Martin. He also decorated rooms in the papal palace, and created the painting Madonna and Laura which is one of his most famous works. I was amazed by his beautiful work that has so much life,i felt that I could almost touch it and also felt the pain that the characters were feeling at the time. http://www.arthistoryguide.com/travel/travel26.aspx