Around 1400, Italian artist Cennino Cennini documented the techniques of goldbeating in his influential work 'Il Libro dell'Arte.' This text standardized the methods used to prepare gold leaf, which was essential for decorative arts during the medieval period. Cennini's contributions to the craft of goldbeating reflect the broader artistic practices and values of the time.

Cennino Cennini's documentation of goldbeating around 1400 preserved artisanal knowledge that influenced Renaissance poets and writers. Their works celebrated the beauty of craftsmanship and the artistic process, intertwining themes of labor and creativity in the context of the flourishing arts.