Italian Paintings, 1250-1450, in the John G. Johnson Collection and the Philadelphia Museum of Art (original) (raw)

The paper examines the Italian paintings from 1250 to 1450 housed in the John G. Johnson Collection at the Philadelphia Museum of Art, providing a comprehensive scholarly analysis of both the collection and its collector. It offers insights into the history of John G. Johnson, highlighting his contributions to the museum, the relationships that shaped his collection, and the artistic value of the works included. The review emphasizes the ambition and methodological innovation of the study, noting both strengths and weaknesses in the interpretative approaches and arguments presented.