Maso di Banco - St.Sylvester Resuscitating two deceased Romans

St.Sylvester Resuscitating two deceased Romans

Here we can see the similarities between Giotto’s compositions and the work of Maso di Banco. Giotto’s work often featured elements of architecture to establish structure in the composition, framing the focus of human figures interacting. These interactions in Giotto’s work often capture a moment of stillness, allowing the viewer to perceive the moment as a tableau. It is easy to see the same style reflected in Maso’s work St. Sylvester Resuscitating Two Dead Romans, with the numerous walls creating a layered atmospheric effect. The figures are reminiscent of Giotto’s work in both their rendering and position. Overall, it is clear to me that Maso was influenced, or even inspired by Giotto’s greatness.