Museo del Prado examines Italian Trecento influence on Spanish Gothic art
An exhibition at the Museo del Prado examines the influence of Italian Trecento art on Spanish Gothic masters. It posits that the Hispanic kingdoms were among the earliest in the West to adopt innovations from artists like Giotto, Duccio, Simone Martini, and the Lorenzetti brothers, facilitated by Mediterranean trade and diplomatic connections. Spanish painters were notably attracted to the aesthetic and technical advancements found in Italian artworks. This exhibition is solely supported by Fundación BBVA.
Key facts
- Exhibition at Museo del Prado explores Italian Trecento influence on Spanish Gothic art
- Focuses on masters such as Giotto, Duccio, Simone Martini, and the Lorenzetti brothers
- Hispanic kingdoms were among the first Western regions to embrace Italian Trecento art
- Mediterranean communication networks facilitated the arrival of artists and works
- Spanish masters paid particular attention to Italian innovations
- Exhibition is sponsored exclusively by Fundación BBVA
Entities
Artists
- Giotto
- Duccio
- Simone Martini
- Lorenzetti brothers
Institutions
- Museo del Prado
- Fundación BBVA
Locations
- Madrid
- Spain