Madonna and Child with Mary Magdalene and St Dorothea 1325

Ambrogio Lorenzetti's "Madonna and Child with Mary Magdalene and St Dorothea" (1325) is a triptych featuring a central panel depicting the Virgin Mary holding the Christ child, framed by Mary Magdalene on the left and St Dorothea on the right. The composition is typical of Sienese art, with the figures depicted in a soft, graceful manner. Lorenzetti's work is renowned for its emotional depth and realistic portrayal of human form. The detail in the figures' clothing and the delicate rendering of the flowers held by St Dorothea exemplify this. This painting is a quintessential example of Sienese painting in the early 14th century, showcasing the stylistic innovations and religious devotion that characterized the period.