Cimabue

The Crucifixion in Arezzo (c. 1270) is considered his earliest work to depart from the Byzantine style, featuring a distinctively curved body of Christ.¹

The Santa Croce Crucifix shows advanced naturalism, likely inspired by the sculptural works of Nicola Pisano.¹

Traditionally regarded as the teacher of Giotto, whom he allegedly discovered drawing sheep, though modern scholars often debate this claim.¹

The Maestà (c. 1280) established a style followed by numerous artists, including Duccio and Giotto, setting a new standard for Italian painting.¹

He created extensive frescoes at the Basilica of San Francesco in Assisi, which are now in poor condition due to the oxidation of the pigments used.¹

In the Santa Trinita Maestà, his style evolved to include softer expressions, suggesting influence from his contemporary (and former pupil) Giotto.¹

Dante mentioned him in the Divine Comedy as a symbol of fleeting fame, noting how Giotto's revolution quickly eclipsed Cimabue's reputation.¹

The mosaic of St. John the Evangelist in Pisa Cathedral is the only surviving work by the artist supported by contemporary documentation.¹

In 2019, 'The Mocking of Christ' was found in a French kitchen and sold for €24m, setting a world record for a medieval painting at auction.¹