The artwork, titled “Madonna and Child on a Throne (Front Side Fragment),” was created by the artist Duccio during the years 1308 to 1311. This piece, executed in tempera on wood, is part of the Proto Renaissance movement and falls under the genre of religious painting. The artwork is a fragment of the larger series known as “Maesta.”
The artwork displays a serene and reverent representation characteristic of religious iconography from the Proto Renaissance period. The fragment focuses on a detailed, lifelike depiction of the Madonna, conveying a sense of solemnity and grace. The delicate use of tempera on wood allows for a refined texture and intricate details, visible in the depiction of the figure’s facial expressions and draped garments. The stylistic elements and compositional techniques reflect Duccio’s mastery in blending Byzantine influences with early Renaissance innovations, creating a piece that is both spiritually evocative and artistically significant.
