The artwork, titled “Madonna and Child on a Throne (Front side fragment),” was created by the artist Duccio between 1308 and 1311. Executed in tempera on wood, it falls under the Proto Renaissance art movement and belongs to the genre of religious painting. This piece is part of Duccio’s larger “Maesta” series.
The artwork depicts a fragment of the front side, focusing on a serene and divine figure. The use of tempera lends a delicate and luminous quality to the piece, while the detailed rendering of the subject’s facial features conveys a sense of holiness and grace. The intricate gold leaf decoration in the background integrates both floral and geometric patterns, enhancing the divine aura of the figure. The artwork is a testament to Duccio’s masterful technique and contributes significantly to the proto-Renaissance movement, bridging the gap between Byzantine tradition and the evolving naturalism that characterizes the Renaissance era.
