The artwork, titled “Madonna and Child on a Throne (Front side fragment),” was created by the artist Duccio between 1308 and 1311. This piece, which is a tempera painting on wood, belongs to the Proto Renaissance art movement and is categorized within the genre of religious paintings. It is a part of the “Maesta” series.
The artwork features a fragment depicting a serene and ethereal figure, likely an angel, characterized by delicate and finely rendered facial features. The figure’s head is adorned with a halo and a red band with a central jewel, signifying holiness. The background exhibits intricate golden patterns and a rich texture that is iconic of the early 14th-century religious art style, emphasizing divine and sacred themes. The use of tempera provides a luminous quality to the painting, enhancing the spiritual depth and presence of the subject.
