Jacopo di Cione was an Italian Gothic period painter, active in Florence from the mid-14th century until the end of that century. He was born around 1325 and is known to have been active until after 1390, the year of his last documented work. Jacopo was part of the di Cione family of painters, which included his more famous brother Andrea di Cione, known as Orcagna, and another brother named Nardo di Cione. The di Cione brothers were prominent figures in the Florentine art scene, contributing significantly to the development of Gothic art in Italy. Jacopo's work is characterized by its detailed narrative scenes, vibrant color palette, and the incorporation of Gothic architectural elements. He was primarily a painter of religious subjects, and his works include altarpieces, frescoes, and panel paintings for various churches and convents throughout Florence. One of his most notable works is the altarpiece for the St. Matthew Chapel in the church of Santa Maria Novella in Florence, which he completed with the assistance of his brothers. In addition to his painting, Jacopo di Cione was also involved in the administration of the painters' guild in Florence, the Arte dei Medici e Speziali, which underscores his importance and recognition in the Florentine art community. Despite his contributions, Jacopo's work was eventually overshadowed by the emerging Renaissance style, and he remains less well-known than his brother Orcagna. However, his paintings are still appreciated for their contribution to the Gothic tradition and their role in the transition towards the Renaissance. Jacopo di Cione's exact date of death is not known, but it is believed that he lived well into the 1390s.
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