Madonna and Child (Fragment) 

This fragment depicts a scene of the Madonna and Child, a common theme in religious art. The work showcases the masterful technique of Duccio, a leading Sienese artist of the late 13th and early 14th centuries. Duccio's use of gold leaf, delicate lines, and soft modeling gives the figures a sense of serenity and spiritual depth, characteristic of the Sienese school. Though a fragment, the work reveals Duccio's talent for capturing the tender bond between mother and child, a theme that resonated deeply with audiences of the time.