Window by Simone Martini: History of the Work

Window, in brief

Title: Window
Artist: Simone Martini (1284–1344)
Artist born in: Siena, Italy
Date: 1312
Medium: Stained Glass
Movement: Gothic
Period: Late Medieval
Subject: religious iconography, medieval art, stained glass window, jesus christ, christian symbolism, simone martini

What does Window depict?

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The artwork, titled Window, is a stained glass window dating to 1312. The piece features a central painting of Jesus Christ standing on a cross. This figure is surrounded by several angels and other figures within the composition.

The window is characterized by a yellow background and contains intricate designs that frame the central scene. In the bottom left corner, there are two smaller figures that appear to be part of the larger stained glass design.

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Questions on Window, answered

When was "Window" made?

"Window" by Simone Martini was created in 1312.

What medium is "Window" by Simone Martini executed in?

The medium of "Window" by Simone Martini is stained glass. Reproductions aim to render the appearance of this technique.

What subjects appear in "Window" by Simone Martini?

"Window" by Simone Martini depicts: religious iconography, medieval art, stained glass window, jesus christ, christian symbolism, simone martini, italian painting.

Is "Window" by Simone Martini in the public domain?

The copyright answer for "Window" by Simone Martini: the work is in the public domain - its copyright has expired. This determines whether reproductions of the image may be freely made.

Which artist is "Window" attributed to?

"Window" is attributed to Simone Martini.

Which artistic current is "Window" by Simone Martini part of?

The movement associated with "Window" by Simone Martini is Gothic. This classification situates the work among related artists and artworks.

Which period of Simone Martini's career does "Window" belong to?

Within Simone Martini's career, "Window" falls in the Mature Style. The phase helps compare it with the artist's other works.

At what age did Simone Martini make "Window"?

When "Window" was created in 1312, Simone Martini - born in 1284 - was 28 years old.

Is "Window" by Simone Martini in the public domain, and why?

The copyright status of "Window" - in the public domain - its copyright has expired - follows from the artist's death in 1344.

About the artist, Simone Martini

1284–1344, Italy

Simone Martini

The Life and Identity of Simone Martini Born in Siena, Italy, around 1284, Simone Martini lived a life that mirrored the shifting tides of his era. Known also as Simone di Martino, he was a central figure in the development of early Italian painting. His presence in the art world was felt from the heart of Tuscany to the papal courts of France, marking him as a man whose reach extended far beyond his birthplace. He was a painter who understood the language of his time, moving through the religious and civic centers of Europe with a steady, purposeful hand.

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