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Lo Scheggia
The Splinter of Florentine Elegance In the grand, sun-drenched tapestry of the Florentine Renaissance, certain names shine with a revolutionary brilliance that alters the course of art history forever. While his brother Masaccio is celebrated as the pioneer of groundbreaking realism, Giovanni di Ser Giovanni—affectionately known to history as Lo Scheggia, or "the splinter"—carved out a legacy defined by a different, more delicate kind
of mastery. Born in San Giovanni Valdarno, Italy, he was part of a family deeply rooted in the artistic traditions of Tuscany, an environment that nurtured his innate talent for visual storytelling and intricate craftsmanship. The nickname Lo Scheggia likely derived from his slender build, but it also perhaps alluded to his specialized relationship with wooden artifacts. His grandfather, Mone, was a cassaio—a craftsman specializing in…
