The Madonna and Child with Saints 1310

This tempera on wood panel altarpiece, "The Madonna and Child with Saints," was created by the Sienese artist Duccio di Buoninsegna around 1310. It is a typical example of the Sienese school, known for its elegant and refined style. The central panel depicts the Virgin Mary holding the Christ Child, flanked by four saints. The work exhibits Duccio's mastery of color and light, with rich hues and gold leaf creating a sense of luminosity. The use of arched frames and gold backgrounds emphasize the devotional nature of the piece, common in religious art of the period.