Giotto di Bondone
240.00x130.00 cm
Pope Boniface VIII
Artist
Giotto di BondoneDescription
A significant artwork representing Pope Boniface VIII, showcasing the solemnity and authority of the papal office during its creation.
Historical Context
Commissioned during a time of political strife, reflecting the power dynamics between church and state in the late medieval period.
Artistic Movement
Proto-Renaissance
Year
1300
Materials
Tempera on panel
Technique
Fresco painting
Conservation Status
good
Location
Uffizi Gallery
Provenance
Originally displayed in the papal chambers, later transferred to various ecclesiastical collections.
Exhibition History
Featured in several exhibitions surrounding Renaissance art in the Vatican Museums.
Inscriptions & Signatures
Signed by the artist, Giotto di Bondone.
Frame Information
Housed in a simple frame to emphasize the artwork itself.
Condition Reports
Regularly maintained to ensure preservation from environmental damage.
References & Bibliography
Documented in art history texts concerning the works of Giotto di Bondone.