Giotto: A Boy Named

Celebrating the pre-Renaissance master in all his glory, Giotto, was once a humble shepherd boy who sketched his sheep on sand and stones centuries ago. Now renowned for his magnificent frescoes adorning the Church of St. Francis in Assisi and the Scrovegni Chapel in Padua, Giotto's legacy lives on.

In the beautifully illustrated book, A Boy Named Giotto, author Paolo Guarnieri weaves a tale of a young Giotto possibly being taken under the wing of the great master Cimabue and learning the art of fresco painting. In a legendary twist, Cimabue, like any skilled artist of the era, recognizes Giotto's exceptional talent and acknowledges that the student has surpassed the master, securing a lasting place in art history.

Bimba Landmann's breathtaking paintings, accented with shimmering gilt touches, evoke the spirit of Giotto's work while maintaining a style uniquely her own. The combination of Guarnieri's storytelling and Landmann's artistry transports readers to a time when creativity and talent flourished in the hands of a shepherd boy turned master artist.

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