Notable Masters

Taddeo Gaddi

1290 in Florence; † 1366 in Florence - 14th century - Trecento - Florentine School

Taddeo Gaddi was a medieval Italian painter and architect. He was the son of Gaddo di Zanobi, called Gaddo Gaddi (1260-1332). He was a member of Giotto's workshop from 1313 until the master's death in 1337. According to Giorgio Vasari, he was considered Giotto's most talented pupil: in 1347 he was placed at the top in a list of Florence's most renowned painters.

The Fondazione Federico Zeri provides the most comprehensive database available for Italian art of this era and from this master. The Federico Zeri Catalogue lists 93 unique works (see list 🔗) under .

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Photo credits

  1. Taddeo Gaddi: Crucifixion and Lamentation, c.1335, wikimedia commons, Public domain

  2. Taddeo Gaddi: Madonna in throne with Child, Angles and Saints, 1355, wikimedia commons, Public domain

  3. Taddeo Gaddi: Virgin and Child Enthroned, ca. 1350, wikimedia commons, Public domain

  4. Taddeo Gaddi: Saint Julian, 1340s, wikimedia commons, Public domain