Artwork
Madonna and Child Enthroned with Angels and Saints
Madonna and Child Enthroned with Angels and Saints is a tempera painting by Bernardo Daddi. It dates from 1334 and is held in the collection of the Uffizi Gallery.
About this work
Overview
Madonna and Child Enthroned with Angels and Saints is a tempera painting created in 1334 by Bernardo Daddi, a prominent figure in early Italian Renaissance art in Florence.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts the Virgin Mary holding the Christ Child, encircled by angels and saints. This composition reflects Daddi’s contribution to the shift towards more realistic representations, diverging from the preceding Gothic style.
Technique & Style
Executed in tempera, the work features characteristic small-scale dimensions, typical of Daddi’s oeuvre, and contributes to the evolution of the portable altarpiece format. The arrangement of figures in neat rows and the use of dark blues, reds, and golds against a gold-leafed, church-interior backdrop, underscore Daddi’s stylistic approach.
History & Provenance
The painting is currently housed in the Uffizi Gallery, with its creation date firmly established as 1334.
Artist & collection
Artist
Bernardo Daddi was active in Florence from around 1312 until his death in 1348, generally regarded as one of Giotto di Bondone's most important pupils.
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