Giotto di Bondone

Giotto di Bondone was born to a farmer, Bondone, and his wife in Vespignano, near Florence, Italy.

At the age of nine, Giotto begins his apprenticeship with the renowned Florentine painter Cimabue, marking the start of his artistic training.

Giotto contributes to the fresco cycle in the Upper Basilica of San Francesco in Assisi, showcasing his early talent and unique style.

Giotto marries Cecca di Lapo del Pela, with whom he will have several children, solidifying his position in Florentine society.

Giotto completes the Ognissanti Madonna, a significant altarpiece that demonstrates his innovative approach to form and space.

Giotto is commissioned to paint the frescoes in the Scrovegni Chapel in Padua, a project that will become one of his most renowned works.

Giotto completes the frescoes in the Scrovegni Chapel, including the famous Lamentation and Betrayal of Christ scenes, cementing his reputation as a master artist.

Giotto travels to Naples to work for King Robert of Anjou, creating frescoes and other artworks for the royal court.

After several years in Naples, Giotto returns to Florence, where he continues to work on important commissions and solidify his influence on the local arts scene.

Giotto is appointed to design the campanile (bell tower) of the Florence Cathedral, a project that will be completed after his death.

Giotto is appointed as the official court artist to Pope John XXII, further enhancing his reputation and influence in the art world.

Giotto begins work on the frescoes in the Peruzzi Chapel in the Basilica of Santa Croce, Florence, continuing his innovative approach to perspective and emotion.

Giotto is appointed as the chief architect of the Florence Cathedral, overseeing the construction and design of the building's key features.

Giotto starts work on the frescoes in the Bardi Chapel in the Basilica of Santa Croce, another significant commission that showcases his mature style.

Giotto di Bondone dies in Florence, leaving behind a legacy as a founding figure of Renaissance art and a profound influence on European painting.