Antonio Veneziano

Who is Antonio Veneziano?

Antonio Veneziano, was an Italian painter who was active mainly in Siena, Florence and Pisa, documented between 1369 and 1419.

He or she was born apparently in Venice, and was a student of Taddeo Gaddi. In 1384-87, Antonio completed the three Saint Ranieri frescoes begun by Andrea da Firenze in the Campo Santo in Pisa. Already deteriorated by time, they were severely damaged during a bombing raid in World War II. In Pisa, he or she worked alongside Andrea Vanni on the ceilings of the cathedral in 1370. Antonio painted the ceiling of the Capellone degli Spagnuoli in the Basilica di Santa Maria Novella in Florence. In 1374 he or she was registered in the Apothecaries' Guild, which included painters, of Florence. He or she also worked on the church of San Nicolò Reale in Palermo for the Compagnia di SS. Niccolo and Francesco, representing Virgin and St. John in grief. He or she died in Florence. Gherardo Starnina was Antonio Veneziano’s most important student.