Scrovegni chapel painted by giotto biography

 

Recognition and Fame

Giotto's reputation as a painter quickly grew, as did his commissions.

By 1311 documents show he owned several large estates in Florence, and that his workshop had become the leading studio in Italy. But in spite of the demand for his services, no signed work of his survives.

Scrovegni chapel painted by giotto biography

Scrovegni chapel painted by giotto biography

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Giotto arena chapel frescoes

There is a certain measure of agreement that Giotto painted frescos at four chapels in the Franciscan church of Santa Croce in Florence, dating to about 1320. (Surviving works, can be seen in the Peruzzi and Bardi chapels.) Some of the frescos are in bad condition, as they were whitewashed in the 18th century, but despite this they remain impressive to this day.

Several panel paintings on the Stefaneschi Altarpiece at the Vatican bear Giotto's signature, but it is believed that this is just a trademark confirming it came from his workshop, rather than a signature of his personal work.

On the other hand, the Ognissanti Madonna (c.1315, Uff