Madonna with Angels 1305

duccio

sculpture

charcoal drawing

sculptural image

charcoal art

oil painting

unrealistic statue

child

portrait head and shoulder

arch

christianity

facial portrait

portrait art

statue

angel

christ

This 1305 painting by Duccio di Buoninsegna, known as "Madonna with Angels", showcases the artist's mastery of Sienese painting. Duccio was a leading figure in the Sienese school, renowned for his delicate lines and elegant figures. This devotional work features Mary, the mother of Jesus, holding the Christ child, surrounded by a celestial halo. The iconic composition and expressive faces of the figures exemplify Duccio's meticulous attention to detail and reverence for the subject matter. The golden background, reminiscent of Byzantine art, provides a symbolic backdrop for this quintessential representation of the Madonna and Child.