The artwork, titled “Appearance of Christ to the Apostles (Fragment),” was created by the artist Duccio between 1308 and 1311. Rendered on wood using tempera, this piece belongs to the Proto Renaissance art movement and is a religious painting from the Maesta series.
In this artwork, Christ, depicted with a halo, stands beside a table conversing with his apostles. The figures are engaged in a moment of profound interaction, characterized by the solemn expressions and gestures between Christ and his followers. The detailed rendering of their robes, combined with the use of gold leaf in the halos, reflects the Byzantine influences typical of the Proto Renaissance period. The architecture in the background and the meticulously structured composition contribute to the solemnity and reverence of the scene.
