Window by Simone Martini: History of the Work

Window: the essentials

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?

Visual Overview

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.

Look for

religious iconography medieval art stained glass window jesus christ christian symbolism simone martini italian painting

Colours

Mood

By the OriginalUniqueArt.com Editorial Team Updated Sept. 20, 2026

Window in high resolution

Window by Simone Martini, 1312, stained glass

Free download

Public domain: the artist died in 1344.

More sizes, crops & citation →

Credit line

Simone Martini, Window (1312). Public domain.

Questions about Window

Is "Window" by Simone Martini a bright or a dark artwork?

The perceived brightness of "Window" by Simone Martini is deep_shadow. It can be matched to the light of the intended space.

What does "Window" by Simone Martini bring to an interior?

"Window" by Simone Martini has an elegant atmosphere and is recommended for a living room. The mood is what the work brings to the space around it.

Is Simone Martini, creator of "Window", known under other names?

Simone Martini is also known as Simone Memmi of Sienna, Simone Memmi, Simone Mommi, Simone Menimi, Simone di Martini.

What orientation does "Window" by Simone Martini have?

The format of "Window" is tall. This is useful when planning where a reproduction will be placed.

Who created "Window" and in what year?

"Window" was created by Simone Martini in 1312.

Is a download available for "Window"?

The image of "Window" by Simone Martini can be downloaded from the artwork's Download page: a high-resolution digital image download.

Where does "Window" by Simone Martini sit in art history?

Historically, "Window" is a Gothic work of the broader Late-Medieval era.

What was Simone Martini's age when "Window" was created?

Simone Martini made "Window" at the age of 28. The artist was born in 1284 and the work is dated 1312.

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

"Window" represents the Mature Style of Simone Martini.

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.

About Simone Martini Notable works by Simone Martini