Artwork
The Chiarito Tabernacle

The Chiarito Tabernacle is an unspecified painting by the Italo Byzantine artist Pacino di Buonaguida. It dates from 1340 and is held in the collection of the J. Paul Getty Museum.
About this work
Overview
The Chiarito Tabernacle is a painting created in 1340 by Pacino di Buonaguida, a Florentine Italian Gothic artist. It is part of the Italo-Byzantine movement.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a religious scene, characteristic of the Italo-Byzantine style's emphasis on sacred themes.
Technique & Style
While specific techniques used are not detailed here, the work's adherence to Italo-Byzantine conventions suggests the use of gold leaf, tempera, and rigid compositional forms typical of the period.
History & Provenance
Originally created for the Chiarito family, the tabernacle is now part of the J. Paul Getty Museum's collection.
Context
Produced in 1340, the work reflects the artistic and religious sensibilities of 14th-century Florence, blending Byzantine influences with emerging Gothic styles.
Legacy
The Chiarito Tabernacle contributes to the understanding of the Italo-Byzantine movement's influence on Florentine art during the Gothic period, though its broader impact on later art movements is not explicitly defined in available information.
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Artist & collection
Artist
Pacino di Buonaguida (active c. 1303 – about 1347) was an Italian painter active in Florence in the Gothic. Little is known of his biography, and only one work is signed, an altarpiece at the Accademia di Belle Arti in…











