The Battle of San Romano

Paolo Uccello

Created:
Movement:
1438–1440
Renaissance
key Notes:
Dynamic perspective, vibrant color.
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Dimensions:
182 cm × 320 cm
medium:
Tempera on wood
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The Battle of San Romano by Paolo Uccello

The Battle of San Romano, created by Paolo Uccello between 1438 and 1440, is a significant work of the early Renaissance, executed in tempera on wood. This painting is part of a triptych that depicts the 1432 battle between Florence and Siena, highlighting Uccello's fascination with perspective and foreshortening. Uccello's innovative use of linear perspective was groundbreaking, contributing to the development of spatial representation in Western art. The dynamic composition and vivid depiction of the battle reflect the artist's meticulous attention to detail and his interest in the interplay of geometry and narrative. Paolo Uccello, born in 1397 in Florence, was a pioneering figure in the use of perspective, influencing subsequent generations of artists. His work on The Battle of San Romano exemplifies the transition from medieval to Renaissance art, marking a shift towards more naturalistic and three-dimensional representations.

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The Battle of San Romano by Paolo Uccello

The painting "The Battle of San Romano" by Paolo Uccello, created between 1438 and 1440, is a tempera on wood artwork that depicts a historical battle scene with a focus on linear perspective and vibrant color. This piece is part of a triptych, with panels located in the Uffizi Gallery in Florence, the Louvre in Paris, and the National Gallery in London.

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The Battle of San Romano