Bernardo Daddi
Bernardo Daddi: Bridging Gothic and Renaissance in Florence Bernardo Daddi, born in Florence around 1290 and passing away in 1348, stands as a pivotal figure in the transition from the late Gothic to the burgeoning Italian Renaissance. He wasn’t a revolutionary iconoclast shattering established conventions overnight, but rather a master craftsman who subtly yet profoundly shifted the artistic landscape of his time, particularly within…
The Lifeline
Scroll through Bernardo Daddi's working life — artwork by artwork, chapter by chapter — from the earliest dated work to the last. Each thumbnail is pinned at its exact year on the gold axis.
Chapters — Career Periods
The ribbon is divided into shaded bands, one per career chapter. Each chapter groups Bernardo Daddi's works by their historical period — early training, mature practice, final years.
Thumbnails — Dated Works
Every thumbnail is pinned at its precise creation year. A thin gold thread drops from the image to its exact point on the axis. Larger frames mark the artist's masterpieces by rank.
Colour Band — Movement Drift
The gradient bar beneath the axis shifts colour as the dominant art movement changes over time — from the warm golds of the early period through the deeper tones of maturity. It fills progressively as you scroll.
