The Artistic Patronage of the Humiliati in Florence: Giotto to Botticelli

Julia Miller and Laurie Taylor-Mitchell, in their book "From Giotto to Botticelli," delve into the three-hundred-year rise and fall of the Humiliati, a religious order known for their infamous attempt to assassinate Saint Carlo Borromeo and their subsequent suppression by papal bull in 1571. Focusing on the artistic patronage of the order, the authors examine the major works commissioned by the Humiliati for the Church of the Ognissanti in Florence, created by renowned artists such as Giotto, Donatello, Botticelli, and Ghirlandaio.

Miller and Taylor-Mitchell reveal how the Humiliati used the visual arts to enhance their public image and analyze the themes and ideas present in these works. Despite their significance, the Humiliati have been largely overlooked by scholars due to their eradication by the Church. This book represents one of the first comprehensive historical studies of this religious order and sheds light on their critical role in Italian art history.

"From Giotto to Botticelli" will not only interest art historians but also appeal to scholars of history, religion, and cultural studies, as well as the general public.

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