Madonna and Child c. 1310

Segna di Buonaventura’s *Madonna and Child* (c. 1310) showcases the artist’s mastery of Sienese painting. The devotional image depicts the Virgin Mary holding the Christ Child, their expressions imbued with solemnity. The rich, gold background and Mary’s dark blue and red robe with gold accents are typical of the Sienese school. This artwork, now in the Minneapolis Institute of Art, is a testament to the enduring power of the Madonna and Child theme in art.