Madonna and Child 1315 - 1325

Segna di Buonaventura's "Madonna and Child" (c. 1315-1325) is a striking example of Italian Gothic art. This tempera on poplar wood panel depicts the Virgin Mary holding the Christ Child, with three saints in the pinnacle. The figures are rendered with a sense of calm and solemnity, characteristic of the artist's style. The painting's rich colors and decorative details contribute to its devotional appeal, typical of early Renaissance religious art. This iconic work, now in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, is a testament to Segna's mastery of the Sienese painting tradition.