DADDI, Bernardo
(b. ca. 1280, Firenze, d. 1348, Firenze)

The Martyrdom of St Stephen

1324
Fresco
Santa Croce, Florence

Daddi was one of the most important Florentine painters of the first half of the fourteenth century. It is now generally thought that he was taught by Giotto himself, and he remained closely acquainted with his workshop and following. His style was rather sweeter and less austere than Giotto's, tempering the latter's gravity with a new grace and refinement. The typically tender and expressive gestures, the subtle colour harmonies and above all the attention to detail are all characteristic of his work.