Domenico Ghirlandaio

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An Elite Artisan and His World

Jean K. Cadogan

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Reaktion Books
01 March 2026

Art & Architecture; Renaissance art; Painting & paintings; Individual artists, art monographs

Series: Renaissance Lives

An accessible life of the fifteenth-century painter and instructor of Michelangelo.

Domenico Ghirlandaio (144894) was a master of Renaissance art, celebrated for his vivid frescoes and detailed portraits. Teacher to Michelangelo and admired by Lorenzo de' Medici, Ghirlandaio's work reflects the vibrant artistic culture of fifteenth-century Florence. This book examines Ghirlandaio's career in the context of the craft traditions, guilds, and workshops that shaped his art. It also analyses his famous works, such as the Santa Maria Novella frescoes and the portrait of Giovanna Tornabuoni, revealing the creative and technical processes behind them. By uncovering the social and cultural influences on Ghirlandaio's art

including family ties and religious affiliations

the book offers a rich portrait of an artist whose work continues to inspire today.

'Written by the leading Ghirlandaio scholar, Domenico Ghirlandaio: An Elite Artisan and His World presents a fresh interpretation of the renowned painter within the dynamic social and artistic networks of Renaissance Florence. Jean K. Cadogan vividly identifies his contributions to narrative, portraiture, and technique, confirming his importance to Italian art.'

Diane Cole Ahl, Lafayette College, Pennsylvania

By: Jean K. Cadogan
Imprint: Reaktion Books
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 216mm, Width: 138mm,
Weight: 454g
ISBN: 9781836391203
ISBN 10: 183639120X
Series: Renaissance Lives
Pages: 256
Publication Date: 01 March 2026
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Jean K. Cadogan is professor of fine arts at Trinity College. Her books include Domenico Ghirlandaio: Artist and Artisan.

Reviews for Domenico Ghirlandaio: An Elite Artisan and His World

""Richly synthetic, gracefully written, and fully documented, Jean K. Cadogan's biography of Ghirlandaio brings the enchanting Florentine artist alive in singular fashion. I know of no book that gives us such a full picture of the artist's life and work in context. It is at once biography, art history, connoisseurship, iconography and art 'appreciation.' A pleasure to read.""--Paul Barolsky, University of Virginia ""Written by the leading Ghirlandaio scholar, Domenico Ghirlandaio: An Elite Artisan and His World presents a fresh interpretation of the renowned painter within the dynamic social and artistic networks of Renaissance Florence. Jean K. Cadogan vividly identifies his contributions to narrative, portraiture, and technique, confirming his importance to Italian art.""--Diane Cole Ahl, Lafayette College, Pennsylvania