Paolo Veneziano

Paolo Veneziano (circa 1300 - circa 1365), a Venetian painter of the 14th century, is known for balancing Byzantine influences with that of Giotto. He worked with his sons Marco, Luca, and Giovanni, becoming the official painter of Doge Andrea Dandolo, for whom he painted the Pala feriale. His first secure work is the polyptych Dormitio Virginis from 1333. From 1340 onwards, his works show a transition from Byzantine to Gothic styles. His mosaics stand out, such as those in the baptistery of San Marco, and altar paintings, such as the Madonna Enthroned in Carpineta and the Coronation in New York. His career reflects a significant artistic evolution.