Masaccio

About Masaccio

Who is it?: Painter
Birth Day: December 21, 1401
Birth Place: San Giovanni Valdarno, Italian
Known for: Painting, Fresco
Notable work: Brancacci Chapel (Expulsion from the Garden of Eden, Tribute Money) c. 1425 Pisa Altarpiece 1426 Holy Trinity c. 1427
Movement: Early Renaissance
Patron(s): Felice de Michele Brancacci ser Giuliano di Colino degli Scarsi da San Giusto

Masaccio

Masaccio was born on December 21, 1401 in San Giovanni Valdarno, Italian, is Painter. Italian painter Tommaso di Giovanni di Simone Guidi, who came to be nicknamed Masaccio, was one of the most significant painter of the early 15th century and the most important painter in the Quattocentro era of the Renaissance. Masaccio’s family wasn’t even remotely interested in the arts and that is quite staggering considering the fact those most great painters who emerged during the Italian Renaissance had some sort of connection with the world of arts. There is no record of Masaccio’s early life and hence it cannot be ascertained for sure whether he got formal training in the arts; however it must be said that he started off as an artist of note at the age of 21 and continued to produce excellent work for the rest of his career. Masaccio was the first painter to have used such path breaking painting technique like the ‘vanishing point’ and ‘linear perspective’, in addition to the fact that he was also adept at bringing about a three dimensional effect in some of his paintings. Masaccio’s most famous works include ‘Holy Trinity’, ‘San Giovenale Triptych’ and ‘The Expulsion from the Garden of Eden’ among others. Generations of painters including such stalwarts like Michelangelo were inspired by his work.
Masaccio is a member of Renaissance Painters

Does Masaccio Dead or Alive?

As per our current Database, Masaccio has been died on 1428 (age 26)\nRome, Papal States.

🎂 Masaccio - Age, Bio, Faces and Birthday

When Masaccio die, Masaccio was 26 years old.

Popular As Masaccio
Occupation Renaissance Painters
Age 26 years old
Zodiac Sign Capricorn
Born December 21, 1401 (San Giovanni Valdarno, Italian)
Birthday December 21
Town/City San Giovanni Valdarno, Italian
Nationality Italian

🌙 Zodiac

Masaccio’s zodiac sign is Capricorn. According to astrologers, Capricorn is a sign that represents time and responsibility, and its representatives are traditional and often very serious by nature. These individuals possess an inner state of independence that enables significant progress both in their personal and professional lives. They are masters of self-control and have the ability to lead the way, make solid and realistic plans, and manage many people who work for them at any time. They will learn from their mistakes and get to the top based solely on their experience and expertise.

🌙 Chinese Zodiac Signs

Masaccio was born in the Year of the Snake. Those born under the Chinese Zodiac sign of the Snake are seductive, gregarious, introverted, generous, charming, good with money, analytical, insecure, jealous, slightly dangerous, smart, they rely on gut feelings, are hard-working and intelligent. Compatible with Rooster or Ox.

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Biography/Timeline

1961

The San Giovenale altarpiece was discovered in 1961 in the church of San Giovenale at Cascia di Reggello, very close to Masaccio's hometown. It depicts the Virgin and Child with angels in the central panel, Sts. Bartholomew and Blaise on the left panel, and Sts. Juvenal (i.e. San Giovenale) and Anthony Abbot in the right panel. The painting has lost much of its original framing, and its surface is badly abraded. Nevertheless, Masaccio's concern to suggest three-dimensionality through volumetric figures and foreshortened forms is apparent, and stands as a revival of Giotto's approach, rather than a continuation of contemporary trends.

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