The Florentine Painters of the Renaissance

The volume offers a sweeping survey of Florentine painting from the time of Giotto up to Michelangelo, charting the careers of well‑known masters such as Masaccio, Leonardo and Botticelli while also rescuing the reputations of forgotten figures like Jacopo del Sellajo and Amico di Sandro. Updated for the third edition, it adds newly‑attributed works, fresh research on Pietro Cavallini, and an expanded index that lets listeners locate any artist or artwork with ease. The author’s careful attributions are grounded in recent scholarship, and he explains the tangled histories that once led to misidentifications.

Beyond a catalogue, the text reads like a conversation with the creators themselves, noting how each painter also worked as sculptor, architect, poet or scientist. This holistic view shows why Florentine art feels like a living laboratory of ideas, making the book an engaging companion for anyone eager to hear the stories behind the canvases.