Taddeo Gaddi, Saint Julian: A Gothic Masterpiece Unveiled

Corey D'Augustine and Dr. Steven Zucker examine Saint Julian by Taddeo Gaddi, painted in the 1340s. This tempera-on-wood panel (54 x 36.2 cm), housed at The Metropolitan Museum of Art, tells the dramatic legend of Saint Julian. The discussion explores Gaddi’s Gothic technique, symbolic storytelling, and the religious context of 14th-century Italy. Viewers also gain insight into conservation efforts that preserve the painting’s gold-ground brilliance and historical integrity, offering a deeper understanding of this medieval treasure.