Madonna of Humility, The Blessing Christ, Two Angels, and a Donor [obverse] c. 1380 - 1390

Andrea di Bartolo's "Madonna of Humility, The Blessing Christ, Two Angels, and a Donor" is a small-scale tempera painting on a wooden panel created around 1380-1390. The artwork depicts the Virgin Mary seated with the Christ child in her lap while nursing him, symbolizing her role as the mother of God. Two angels flanking her and God the Father blessing above them are depicted in a golden background. This devotional piece exemplifies the artistic trends of the Late Gothic period in Italy. The artwork's intimate size suggests it was intended for private devotion.