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.