Saints John the Baptist and John the Evangelist

Executed in tempera on wood, the painting reflects the Florentine Gothic style transitioning toward early Renaissance realism. Figures are modeled with subtle shading that suggests three‑dimensionality, while the gold ground is patterned with delicate motifs. A green floor plane grounds the saints, creating a modest spatial setting that balances decorative surface with emerging naturalism.

Mariotto di Nardo was active between 1388 and 1424, receiving commissions for major Florentine sites such as the Duomo and Santa Maria Maggiore. This particular panel entered the Getty Museum’s collection in the late 20th century through acquisition from a private European collection, where it had remained for several centuries after its original ecclesiastical context.