Madonna and Child 

Rucellai Madonna

Duccio di Buoninsegna

Madonna and Child 

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Details

Date
1285
Holding institution
Uffizi Gallery
Image provider
wikimedia-commons
License
Public domain
Credit
Uffizi Gallery

Art Genome Taxonomy

10 tags

Subject Matter

  • Madonna and Child Both · 100%

    The catalog identifies the subject as Madonna and Child, who are visibly centered with the child seated on Mary’s lap.

Styles and Movements

  • Medieval Art Both · 95%

    The date of 1285 and the visibly medieval sacred panel format support classification as medieval art.

Visual Qualities

  • Symmetrical Visual · 99%

    The composition is organized around a strong vertical center, with paired architectural elements and attendants balancing the two sides of the throne.

  • Highly Ornamented Visual · 98%

    The throne, garments, halos, patterned textiles, and architectural framing are densely embellished with decorative detail.

  • Patterns Visual · 97%

    Repeated motifs are visible across the textiles, throne structure, borders, halos, and decorative surfaces.

  • Dense Composition Visual · 96%

    The image contains a tightly organized arrangement of central figures, six attendants, throne architecture, drapery, and ornament with limited unoccupied space.

Medium and Techniques

  • Painting Both · 99%

    The catalog classifies the work as a painting, and the image visibly presents a painted figurative composition on a panel support.

  • Tempera Metadata · 99%

    The catalog specifies the medium as tempera on panel.

Time Periods

  • 1000 - 1400 CE Art Metadata · 100%

    The work is dated 1285, placing it within the 1000–1400 CE period.

Cultural and Religious Styles

  • The Madonna and Child, halos, and surrounding winged attendants clearly establish a Christian devotional subject and context.

Source & rights

Duccio di Buoninsegna. Google Arts & Culture — LgFyCpDuHQ6z1g

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