Masaccio

About Masaccio

Masaccio, born Tommaso di Ser Giovanni di Simone, was a foundational figure of the Early Italian Renaissance, active for only a short period between 1401 and his death in 1428. He is credited with being one of the first painters to master the use of scientific linear perspective, bringing a new sense of three-dimensional realism and human emotion to fresco painting. His innovations, exemplified in works like the Trinity fresco, fundamentally shifted Western art away from the International Gothic style, securing his place as a high-impact figure ranked #848 by the Pantheon project.

Despite this historical importance, Masaccio's modern internet attention is disproportionately low. In 2025, his work garnered an annualized 91K Wikipedia pageviews. This places him in a significant attention gap, as his view count is roughly 3.2x less than that of Alphonse Mucha (#967 importance, 306K views), a painter ranked only slightly lower by historical influence. Compared to Jacques-Louis David (#859 importance), Masaccio is still substantially under-attended, despite a comparable historical ranking.

Encouragingly for the study of historical rediscovery, Masaccio's online profile is gaining traction. His 2025 annualized view count shows a solid year-over-year increase of +21.0%, and his 2025 Momentum, comparing Q1 to Q3, surged by an impressive +87%, suggesting renewed or growing contemporary interest.