Artist
Donato d'Arezzo
Donato d'Arezzo is a Byzantine icon painting artist. 1 work is cataloged here, principally at J. Paul Getty Museum.
This 14th-century Italian artist painted bold, gold-framed panels packed with scenes—think a saint’s life told in twelve miniatures. His *Saint Catherine of Alexandria and Twelve Scenes from Her Life* (1330) crowds the canvas with martyrdom, crowns, and miracles, where every inch hums with detail. The work belongs to the Sienese tradition, where painters layered stories, not just figures. Look closer and you’ll spot Catherine’s wheel, a crowd of onlookers, and tiny bursts of color against the gold. Tap the wheel in the bottom scene to explore its symbol.
Works by Donato d'Arezzo
Collections represented
Museum
The J. Paul Getty Museum, commonly referred to as the Getty, is an American art museum in Los Angeles, California, housed on two campuses: the Getty Center and Getty Villa. It is operated by the J.