No decorative space defines the transition between the late Gothic to Renaissance styles in painting better than the Brancacci chapel. Between 1423 and 1426, Masolino and Masaccio simultaneously executed frescoes depicting scenes from the life of St. Peter. Although Masolino’s paintings are notable, it was the 22-year-old Masaccio who stole the show. Celebrated as the first true Renaissance painter, Masaccio exploded onto an artistic scene that had already seen Donatello and Brunelleschi revolutionize their respective disciplines of sculpture and architecture. Masaccio’s voluminous forms, sculptural drapery and expressivity became the foundation for future generations of Renaissance artists, including Michelangelo. Buona visita!