The Florentine Chronicler: Neri di Bicci and the Art of Devotional Painting Neri di Bicci, born in Florence around 1414, emerged from a lineage steeped in artistic tradition. His father, Bicci di Lorenzo, was already an established painter when Neri entered his workshop, laying the foundation for a career that would span decades and leave an indelible mark on Florentine religious art. Unlike many of his contemporaries who sought innov…