Madonna of Crevole 1284

duccio

sculpture

charcoal drawing

charcoal art

oil painting

portrait reference

child

portrait head and shoulder

underpainting

christianity

facial portrait

portrait art

watercolor

christ

"Madonna of Crevole" is a 1284 tempera on panel painting by the Italian artist Duccio. The artwork portrays the Virgin Mary holding the Christ Child, with an angel depicted in a cloud above each of their heads. The image is characteristic of Duccio's style, known for its delicate lines and the use of vibrant colors, giving the painting a sense of tranquility and devotion. It exemplifies the Sienese School of painting, known for its emphasis on the emotional expression of figures and the use of gold leaf.