The Pustertal artists of the Renaissance This South Tyrol valley gave birth to its school of artists in the 15th century. They generally worked in a northern Gothic style and many of them still remain anonymous. Most of their work can be seen in South Tyrol’s beautiful gothic churches, though some…
“Siena: The Rise of Painting” at the National Gallery, London. Exhibition review. The Background In the late 13th century, the Tuscan city of Siena grew prosperous from trade, from banking, and from its position on the Via Francigena, one of the pilgrim routes to Rome. After it made political peace with…
