The best-loved painting by Чимабуе is Madonna and Child Enthroned (Maesta) (1285). The Mocking of Christ (1280) and Разпятие (1287) come next among the canvases readers know best. Our catalogue holds 52 works by Чимабуе: here are the 52 most famous, each with its year, its museum and what makes it memorable.
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Giovanni Cimabue’s “Madonna and Child Enthroned,” painted around 1285 in Florence, isn't merely a depiction of religious piety; it’s a pivotal moment in artistic evolution—a defiant whisper against the rigid formalism of Byzantine art that heralds the glorious arrival of the Renaissance.
The air within the frame feels heavy, thick with the tension of a crowd pressing inward. At the center of this small, wooden world stands Jesus, his body draped in a deep blue cloak over a red robe. He does not fight back. His arms hang limp, and his expression remains impassive, even as the figures around him surge with aggression. A man reaches upward, his fingers grasping at the…
В сърцето на Флоренция, в базиликата Сан Доменико в Арецо, се намира произведение на изкуството, което не само свидетелства за вековна история, но и представлява ключов момент в развитието на европейското изкуство – "Кръстът" (Crucifix) на Чимабуе. Създаден около 1287 година, този монументален панорамният кръст е свидетелство за смелите опити на Чимабуе да пресече бариерата между традиционната византия и раждането на Ренесанса. Това не е просто религиозен предмет; той е…
„Свети Франческо от Асизи (детайл)“ на Чиамбуе не е просто изображение на религиозна фигура; това е проницателно въплъщение на разцъфналия хуманизъм, който скоро ще дефинира Италианския Ренесанс. Написана около 1285-1290 г., тази интимна сцена улавя нежен момент – прегръдката между Свети Франческо и малкото дете, излъчваща почти осезаема безпокойство. Произведението стои като решаващо свидетелство за ролята на Чиамбуе в прехода на западното изкуство от сковатата формалност на византийската иконография към…
Поглед в Божественото Величие: Детайл от „Мадоната във Величие“ на Чимабуе Този изискан детайл от „Мадоната във Величие“ на Чимабуе, създаден през 1285 г., ни предлага завладяващо прозорцица в прехода между византийската традиция и разцъкващото Ренесансово изкуство във Флоренция. С размери 91 x 75 см, този фрагмент носи със себе си духовния пламък и художествената иновация на своето време. Византийски Корени и Възникващ Реализъм Чимабуе (около 1240-1302 г.), роден като…
Представеният тук детайл от “Мадона в Величието” (1285) на Кано, е не просто фрагмент от величествен панел – той е портал към прехода между византийската традиция и раждането на Ренесанса. Този малък, само 48 x 39 см, панел, днес дом на галерията Уфици във Флоренция, носи в себе си огромна художествена сила и историческо значение. Той е свидетелство за смелите опити на художника да надхвърли утвърдените рамки и да зададе…
In the heart of Italian art history, Giovanni Cimabue stands as a monumental figure, a master who skillfully navigated the artistic currents flowing from the rigid grandeur of the Byzantine Empire toward the burgeoning innovations of the early Renaissance. His Crucifix is not merely a religious icon; it is a profound testament to a period of transformative change. Painted with an unwavering determination that earned him the nickname “bull-ed,” Cimabue…
A Glimpse into the Divine: Cimabue’s *Apocalyptical Christ (detail)* Subject & Composition: This captivating detail, taken from Cimabue's monumental fresco *Apocalyptical Christ*, focuses on three majestic angels in dynamic flight. They surge upwards, seemingly bursting forth from the wall itself, their forms imbued with a sense of urgent announcement and celestial power. The composition is powerfully vertical, drawing the viewer’s eye heavenward. Style & Historical Context: Created around 1280 in…
In the quiet sanctity of the Pieve di Santa Maria in Arezzo, a masterpiece breathes with the weight of centuries. Giovanni Cimabue’s Enthroned Madonna with Angels is not merely a fresco; it is a profound threshold between two worlds. Executed around 1285, this monumental work serves as a luminous bridge between the rigid, formal elegance of the Byzantine tradition and the burgeoning humanism of the Italian Proto-Renaissance. To gaze upon…
Giovanni Cimabue's "The Virgin and Child in Majesty surrounded by Six Angels," painted around 1270, stands as a pivotal work—a crucial bridge between the rigid formality of Byzantine…
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Giovanni Cimabue's “Madonna Enthroned with the Child, St Francis and four Angels (detail)” – a captivating work from 1278 – isn’t merely a depiction of biblical figures; it’s…
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A Glimpse into Divine Sorrow: Cimabue’s *Crucifix (detail)* This exquisite detail from Cimabue's larger *Crucifix* (circa 1268) offers a profoundly moving encounter with the Virgin Mary and infant…
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Giovanni Cimabue (c. 1240 – 1302), born Cenni di Pepo in Florence, stands as a monumental figure—a bridge between the established artistic traditions of the Byzantine world and…
A throne rises, lifting the Virgin Mary above the viewer. She holds the Christ Child, their bodies forming a central pillar of light and color. Around them, angels…
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Giovanni Cimabue’s *Madonna in Majesty*, painted around 1285, stands as a pivotal artwork—a testament to the burgeoning artistic spirit of Florence during its transition from Byzantine influences towards…
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Cenni Di Pepo Or Cenni Di Pepi, known universally as Cimabue, stands at the cusp of artistic transformation—a pivotal figure bridging the solemn grandeur of Byzantine iconography with…
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A Glimpse into a Changing World: Cimabue’s *St Luke (detail)* This captivating detail from Cimabue's fresco of St. Luke offers a profound window into the pivotal moment when…
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Stepping into the world of Cimabue’s “View of the frescoes in the left transept” is akin to traversing centuries, arriving at a moment frozen within the sacred walls…
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This captivating detail from Cimabue's fresco of St. Luke offers a profound window into a pivotal moment in art. Painted around 1280, the fragment focuses on St. Luke,…
Apocalyptical Christ (detail) – A Byzantine Echo in Florentine Art The fresco depicting “Apocalyptical Christ” by Cimabue stands as an extraordinary testament to the artistic crossroads of the…
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Джованни Чимбуе (около 1240 – 1302 г.), роден като Ченди ди Пепо във Флоренция, стои като ключова фигура – мост между величественото изкуство на Византия и заровените искри…
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Cimabue's “Crucifix,” painted around 1283 in Florence, stands as a pivotal work not merely for its artistic merit but for its profound role in marking the transition from…
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Cimabue's “Crucifix (detail),” painted in 1268, is more than just a depiction of Christ on the cross; it’s a profound meditation on suffering and faith, a pivotal work…
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A Florentine Pioneer: Exploring Cimabue’s St Matthew The painting “St Matthew,” attributed to Cimabue (c. 1240 – 1302), isn't merely a depiction of Saint Matthew; it represents a…
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Cimabue's "St John" (detail), painted around 1280, offers more than just a portrait; it presents a profound meditation on faith, solitude, and the nascent shift in artistic sensibilities…
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Giovanni Cimabue’s “St Matthew,” housed in detail within a monumental 450 x 900 cm tempera painting on poplar panel, represents an astonishing leap forward from the prevailing artistic…
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A Beacon of Early Renaissance Emotion: Cimabue’s Crucifix (Detail) Giovanni Cimabue, born Cenni di Pepo around 1240 in Florence, represents a pivotal moment in Western artistic evolution—a courageous…
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In the quiet corridors of art history, few moments capture the transition from the rigid shadows of the medieval era to the luminous dawn of the Renaissance as…
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This small panel depicts an episode from the Passion of Christ, specifically the moment Roman guards flagellate Jesus with whips before his death. The composition is set within…
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Cimabue's “Madonna Enthroned with the Child and Two Angels,” a painting shrouded in the quiet reverence of the Florentine dawn, represents far more than just a devotional image.…
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Cimabue’s “Virgin and Child,” dating from approximately 1280, is more than just a depiction of the Madonna and Child; it’s a profound statement of artistic transition. This painting,…
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Florence at this time was experiencing an intellectual ferment fueled by renewed interest in classical learning. Scholars rediscovered Greek texts and debated philosophical ideas—a movement that profoundly impacted…
A Dawn of Byzantine Grace: Exploring Cimabue’s Virgin and Child Giovanni Cimabue (c. 1240 – 1302), often hailed as “the Florentine Dawn,” stands as an undeniable cornerstone in…
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A Dawn of Innovation: Cimabue’s Virgin Enthroned with Angels Giovanni Cimabue, born Cenni di Pepo around 1240 in Florence, represents a pivotal moment in the artistic landscape—a courageous…
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Divine Majesty in Gold and Tempera The Virgin Mary sits enthroned upon an elaborate, high-backed structure that dominates the verticality of the panel. Dressed in a deep blue…
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A single standing figure occupies the vertical composition of this wooden panel. Clad in a heavy monastic habit, the saint is rendered with rhythmic, curving contours that define…
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Cimabue’s “Madonna with Child,” painted in 1284, isn’t merely a depiction of the Virgin Mary and her infant son; it is a pivotal moment in the artistic evolution…
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The composition of Vision of the Throne by Cimabue is organized through a hierarchical and symmetrical arrangement. At the center of the work, a luminous mandorla encloses a…
A Florentine Revelation: Cimabue’s Virgin and Child Enthroned The painting “Virgin and Child with Two Angels,” attributed to Cimabue (c. 1240 – 1302), stands as a pivotal moment…
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The air within the Upper Basilica in Assisi feels heavy with the weight of centuries, yet the scene unfolding on the plaster remains startlingly immediate. In this late…
To look upward within the Upper Church of San Francesco in Assisi is to encounter a ceiling that breathes with the weight of the late thirteenth century. The…
The transept of the Upper Basilica of San Francesco in Assisi holds this fragmented fresco, a scene of profound solemnity. It captures the death of the Virgin Mary,…
The religious fresco titled Peter heals a lame man was executed by the artist Cimabue. This work captures a moment of divine intervention, where the apostle reaches out…
In Vision of Angels at the Four Corners of the Earth, Cimabue organizes the celestial realm through a clear, dual-layered structure. The composition is divided into two main…
The four subjects that return most often on these canvases, each with its best-loved example.
8 музея, които притежават най-голям брой от картините на тази страница.
| Музеи | Град | Творения на Чимабуе | Картини от този списък |
|---|---|---|---|
 Галерия Уфици |
Флоренция | 5 | Мадоната в величието (детайл), Мадоната в Величието, The Madonna in Majesty (Maestà) |
 San Domenico |
Арецо | 4 | Crucifix, Crucifix (detail), Crucifix (detail) |
 Лувър |
Пари | 2 | The Mocking of Christ, Virgin Enthroned with Angels |
 Музей на операта Санта Кроче |
Флоренция | 1 | Разпятие |
 Museo dell'Opera del Duomo |
Пиза | 1 | Christ Enthroned between the Virgin and St John the Evangelist (detail) |
 The Frick Collection |
Ню Йорк | 1 | The Flagellation of Christ |
 Базилика Санта Мария деи Серви |
Болоня | 1 | Madonna Enthroned with the Child and Two Angels |
 Национална галерия |
Лондон | 1 | The Virgin and Child Enthroned with Two Angels |
In the heart of Italian art history, Giovanni Cimabue stands as a monumental figure, a master who skillfully navigated the artistic currents flowing from the rigid grandeur of…
Giovanni Cimabue’s “Madonna and Child Enthroned,” painted around 1285 in Florence, isn't merely a depiction of religious piety; it’s a pivotal moment in artistic evolution—a defiant whisper against…
A Dawn of Innovation: Cimabue’s Virgin Enthroned with Angels Giovanni Cimabue, born Cenni di Pepo around 1240 in Florence, represents a pivotal moment in the artistic landscape—a courageous…
Giovanni Cimabue (c. 1240 – 1302), born Cenni di Pepo in Florence, stands as a monumental figure—a bridge between the established artistic traditions of the Byzantine world and…
Madonna and Child Enthroned (Maesta) (1285), followed by The Mocking of Christ (1280) and Разпятие (1287).
Чимабуе, born in 1240, was 45 years old: Madonna and Child Enthroned (Maesta) dates from 1285.
Madonna and Child Enthroned (Maesta), The Mocking of Christ, Разпятие, Свети Франческо от Асизи (детайл), Мадоната в величието (детайл), Мадоната в Величието, Crucifix, Crucifix, Apocalyptical Christ (detail) и Enthroned Madonna with Angels. Each canvas in the ranking above comes with its year and its museum.
52 works by Чимабуе are in our catalogue, dated 1268 to 1301.
Mostly in Галерия Уфици (Флоренция), San Domenico (Арецо) и Лувър (Пари); the list above names each museum and its canvases.
In 1280s, which gave 22 of the 52 works on this page, Madonna and Child Enthroned (Maesta) among them.
The earliest canvas here is Crucifix (1268); the latest is Christ Enthroned between the Virgin and St John the Evangelist (detail) (1301).
Medieval art (16), Virgin mary (15) и Angels (15), across the 52 works on this page.
Acrylic On Canvas, used in 13 of the 52 works on this page.
Проторенесанс, as the canvases on this page show.
The Галерия Уфици, Флоренция holds 5 of the works on this page, among them Мадоната в величието (детайл), Мадоната в Величието и The Madonna in Majesty (Maestà).
Yes. Every painting on this page can be ordered from its own page as an oil reproduction painted by hand, or as a fine art print, in the size you choose.
