around 1330 -1410The origins of Bartolo di Fredi A major painter of Siena in the 14th century, Bartolo di Fredi Cini also worked in San Gimignano and Montalcino. This milestone sheds light on the "Bartolo di Fredi" collection by favoring space.
Altarpiece, fresco and temperaAn identity becomes clearer Altarpieces, cycles of saints and Marian scenes favor the color, narrative rhythm and decorative elegance of the Sienese tradition.
PosterityA look still alive The works brought together under "Bartolo di Fredi" make it possible to measure its singularity and continuity.
01Hermites The rocky landscape and successive episodes transform the lives of hermits into a continuous and meditative story. This trait guides a space-centered reading of "Bartolo di Fredi".
02Specialties Altarpieces, cycles of saints and Marian scenes favor the color, narrative rhythm and decorative elegance of the Sienese tradition.
03Altarpiece The symmetry, the precious background and the hierarchy of figures give the religious mystery a monumental form.
04Nativity The cave, the angels and the shepherds compose a dense story where each gesture leads towards the Child.
Hermites01Paul of Thebes and Antoine abbot The rocky landscape and successive episodes transform the life of hermits into a continuous and meditative story. Landmark work by Bartolo di Fredi. Reading of "Bartolo di Fredi" through space.
Altarpiece02The Holy Trinity The symmetry, the precious background and the hierarchy of figures give the religious mystery a monumental form. Landmark work by Bartolo di Fredi
Nativity03The Nativity and Adoration of the Shepherds The cave, the angels and the shepherds compose a dense story where each gesture leads towards the Child. Landmark work by Bartolo di Fredi
Virgo04The Coronation of the Virgin The angels, colors and celestial order give the scene a musical solemnity characteristic of Siena. Landmark work by Bartolo di Fredi
Style05Hermites The rocky landscape and successive episodes transform the lives of hermits into a continuous and meditative story. This trait guides a space-centered reading of "Bartolo di Fredi". Reading key for Bartolo di Fredi
Style06Specialties Altarpieces, cycles of saints and Marian scenes favor the color, narrative rhythm and decorative elegance of the Sienese tradition. Reading key for Bartolo di Fredi