The Florentine Chronicler: Neri di Bicci and the Art of Devotional Painting Neri di Bicci, born in Florence around 1414, emerged from a lineage steeped in artistic tradition. His father, Bicci di Lorenzo, was already an established painter when Neri entered his workshop, laying the foundation for a career that would span decades and leave an indelible mark on Florentine religious art. Unlike many of his contemporaries who sought innovation and groundbreaking stylistic shifts, Neri largely continued the traditions inherited from his father, focusing instead on refining existing techniques and…