Artwork
Maestà attributed to the Master of Bigallo
Maestà attributed to the Master of Bigallo is a tempera painting by the Byzantine icon painting artist Master of the Bigallo Crucifixion. It dates from 1275 and is held in the collection of the São Paulo Museum of Art.
About this work
Overview
The Maestà attributed to the Master of Bigallo is a tempera painting on panel, created around 1275. It is now held in the São Paulo Museum of Art.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts the Virgin Mary enthroned with the Christ Child, a common subject in 13th-century religious art. The serene atmosphere and gentle gestures convey a sense of quiet contemplation and devotion.
Technique & Style
The work is executed in the Byzantine iconographic tradition, characterized by a golden background and halos. The artist's use of tempera on panel reflects the techniques employed in early Italian painting.
History & Provenance
The artist, known as the Master of Bigallo, was active in Florence during the first half of the 13th century and ran one of the earliest organized workshops, producing large crucifixes for churches.
Artist & collection
Artist
Master of the Bigallo Crucifixion
The Master of the Bigallo Crucifix or Bigallo Master (fl. 1215/20-1265) was an Italian painter active around Florence in the first half of the 13th century. He ran one of the first fully organized workshops before…
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