Artist: Duccio Di Buoninsegna
Style: Gothic Art
Topic: Religious
Date: 1311
Museum: Museo dell'Opera del Duomo (Florence, Italy)
Technique: Oil
's Maestà, also known as the Maestà of Duccio, is a stunning altarpiece composed of many individual paintings. Commissioned by the city of Siena in 1308, this masterpiece is considered one of Duccio's most famous works and a significant milestone in Italian art.
About the Artist
Duccio di Buoninsegna was an Italian painter active in Siena during the late 13th and early 14th centuries. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest Italian painters of the Middle Ages, credited with creating the painting styles that would define the Sienese School.
Title, Media, Style, and Date
The Maestà's title refers to the enthroned Madonna and Child surrounded by angels and saints. This altarpiece was created using tempera on wood, a popular technique during the Gothic period. Duccio's style is characterized by its elegance, graceful figures, and attention to detail. The Maestà was completed between 1308 and 1311.
Location
Originally located in Siena's Cathedral, the Maestà can now be admired at the Museo dell'Opera del Duomo in Florence, Italy. This museum houses an impressive collection of artworks from various periods and styles, with a particular focus on Italian art.
Description of the Painting
The Maestà is divided into two main sections: the front and back panels. The front panel features the enthroned Madonna and Child surrounded by angels and saints, while the reverse has a combined cycle of the Life of the Virgin and Life of Christ in 43 small scenes. Several panels are now dispersed or lost, but the remaining pieces offer a captivating glimpse into Duccio's mastery of storytelling through art.
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Discover more about Duccio Di Buoninsegna's Maestà and other remarkable artworks by visiting our dedicated page: Duccio Di Buoninsegna's Maestà. To learn more about the Museo dell'Opera del Duomo, visit our museum page: Museo dell'Opera del Duomo.
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