Video highlight: Curator's introduction to 'Siena: The Rise of Painting, 1300–1350'

Fondo Oro:

Delving into the profound origins of Sienese art, this National Gallery lecture serves as an essential feature. Dr. Caroline Campbell offers a masterful introduction to the landmark exhibition "Siena: The Rise of Painting, 1300–1350," highlighting how pioneering masters like Duccio, Simone Martini, and the Lorenzetti brothers transformed European art. The presentation beautifully captures the essence of early Italian gold-ground panel painting, exploring how these historic masterpieces were originally created as dynamic, flexible ensembles rather than isolated objects.

“Dr Caroline Campbell's special insight into the exhibition, 'Siena: The Rise of Painting, 1300–1350' (8 March – 22 June 2025) in a live talk.

Watch Dr Caroline Campbell, Director of the National Gallery of Ireland and co-curator of the exhibition, as she discusses some of the the extraordinary works that were on display, including works by Duccio, Simone Martini and the brothers Pietro and Ambrogio Lorenzetti.”