Ugolino da Siena (Ugolino di Nerio)

Ugolino da Siena, also known as Ugolino di Nerio, was an Italian painter active during the early 14th century, with his life dates traditionally cited as circa 1280 to 1349. He was a prominent figure within the Sienese School, a movement known for its vibrant color palette and elegant, decorative style, which was part of the broader Gothic art movement. Ugolino's work was heavily influenced by Duccio di Buoninsegna, under whom he is believed to have studied, and he played a significant role in the dissemination of Sienese artistic principles beyond his native city. One of his most notable contributions was the altarpiece for the high altar of Santa Croce in Florence, which, although now dismembered, was a significant work of its time. His oeuvre contributed to the development of Italian panel painting, and his style influenced subsequent generations of artists in both Siena and Florence.