Masaccio
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Masaccio
An Italian painter (born Tommaso di Ser Giovanni di Simone; 1401–1428) of the Quattrocento period.
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At the time it was painted, another young artist, known as Masaccio, was working on the frescoes for the Brancacci Chapel at the church of the Carmine.
A detail from a painting by Masaccio, “The Expulsion from the Garden of Eden,” 1426-1427.
Frescoes The series of frescoes that Fra Angelico painted for the Dominican friars at San Marcos realise the advancements made by Masaccio and carry them further.
Main works Virgin Mary with pseudo-Arabic halo, by Masaccio (1426).
Masolino & Masaccio, Virgin and Child with Saint Anne (c. 1424), Uffizi The second work was perhaps Masaccio's first collaboration with the older and already-renowned artist, Masolino da Panicale (1383/4-c. 1436).
It is not known if this was because of money quarrels with Felice or even if there was an artistic divergence with Masaccio.