Late Gothic art refers to the period between the Middle Ages and the Renaissance, around the 13th and 14th centuries. By the 16th century, late Gothic art had virtually vanished. Many of the paintings were depictions of scenes described in the Bible. The role of the Virgin Mary as a connection between God and humanity was frequently visited.
Coloring
Siena-born Neroccio dei Landi is a noted late Gothic artist who was credited for his delicate coloring. He advocated the Sienese style of Gothic art, which was an elegant style of painting that featured people who appeared to be deep in thought and had milky complexions. The milky theme continued in the objects in each piece of art. Another practitioner of the Sienese style was Duccio di Buoninsegna, who mainly created paintings with a religious theme.
Canvases
Gothic art was featured as massive paintings on walls and glass; altarpieces were often used as well. The art produced a manuscript illumination, which is the inclusion of text and pictures to create a united composition. These were produced for courts and lay schools. The "Pieta of Villeneuve-les-Avignon" is an oil painting that stands out as an original piece in this form, meant to convey human expression. The painting now hangs in the Louvre in Paris.
Elements
In order to mix pigments, late Gothic artists used egg or glue that was extracted from animal bones. Oil was also used to bring colors together; it was introduced in the 15th century, as late Gothic art continued to evolve. At that time, the art began to include analysis of the human figure and the relationship between light and color. The artists conveyed emotion through facial expressions and color.
Appearances
Italian Gothic art appeared in Italy during the 13th century before extending throughout Europe in the 14th century. A 13th-century Italian art school called Tuscan developed a style that led to the creation of a Christ theme, which sometimes featured a wavy Jesus nailed to the cross.
