Madonna and Child Enthroned with Two Donors 1355 - 1365

Lorenzo Veneziano’s *Madonna and Child Enthroned with Two Donors* (1355-1365) is a characteristic example of the artist’s work, and a prime illustration of the Italian Trecento style, with its emphasis on linear design and bright, jewel-toned colors. Depicted within a Gothic architectural frame, the Virgin Mary sits enthroned and holds the Christ child. Two kneeling donors appear in the foreground, highlighting the patron’s role in commissioning the work. The piece is characterized by its gold background and the intricate detail of the figures’ clothing and the architectural elements, a hallmark of Venetian painting of the era. This artwork is currently housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, NY.