Rom im Exil – Die fiktiven Räume des Matteo Giovanetti in Avignon

Matteo Giovanetti's surviving frescoes in Avignon's 14th-century papal palace represent a groundbreaking advancement in illusionistic painting, creating complex architectural perspectives and fictitious spaces that transform small chapels into expansive, scenic landscapes. These works, depicting St Martial and St John the Baptist and Evangelist, were designed to replace Rome's significant churches during papal processions, reflecting the political and religious shift of the papacy to Avignon. Giovanetti's technique, characterized by its depth and realism, predates similar developments in Renaissance art, establishing him as a pioneer in illusionistic representation.

Blume, D. (2015). Rom im Exil – Die fiktiven Räume des Matteo Giovanetti in Avignon. Convivium, 2(1), 74–87. https://doi.org/10.1484/j.convi.5.111159