DADDI, BERNARDO

(active c. 1312-1348)

An apprentice ofGiotto, Daddi became the leading artist ofFlorencein 1337 when his master died. Though Daddi was deeply influenced by Giotto's naturalism, his images are more graceful and capture more effectively the tenderness and intimacy of human relationships. Daddi specialized in small panels and portablealtarpiecesmeant for private devotion. Among these are hisBigalloTriptych(1312-1348) in the Museo del Bigallo, Florence; theVirginand Child Enthroned(1338) in the Courtauld Institute, London; and theVirgin and Child with Saints and Angels(1334) at theUffizi, Florence. Thefrescoesin the Pulci Chapel atSanta Croce, Florence (c. 1330), which depict scenes from the lives of Sts.LawrenceandStephen, have been attributed to Daddi and his workshop.