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Piccola Maestà, ca 1340. Creator: Lorenzetti, Ambrogio (ca 1290-ca 1348)
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Piccola Maestà, ca 1340. Creator: Lorenzetti, Ambrogio (ca 1290-ca 1348)
Piccola Maesta, ca 1340. Found in the collection of the Pinacoteca Nazionale, Siena
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Ambrogio Ca 1290 Ca 1348 Infant Christ Jesus Child Lorenzetti Pinacoteca Nazionale School Of Siena Siena Tempera On Panel Throne Virgin Enthroned Maesta Mother Of God
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This exquisite 14th-century painting, titled "Piccola Maestà" or "The Small Maesta," was created by the renowned Sienese artist Ambrogio Lorenzetti around 1340. The artwork is currently housed in the prestigious Pinacoteca Nazionale in Siena, Italy. The "Piccola Maestà" is a masterpiece of the Gothic period, showcasing the artist's exceptional skill in tempera on panel painting. The composition depicts the Virgin Mary, enthroned with her son, the infant Jesus, on her lap. Mary wears a flowing robe adorned with intricate patterns and a crown of stars, symbolizing her queenship and her divine motherhood. The Christ Child, with a serene expression, reaches out towards a golden orb, representing the world, while a pair of attendant angels flank the throne, their wings spread protectively over the sacred figures. The painting's title, "Maesta," is derived from the Italian word for "majesty," reflecting the regal and solemn atmosphere of the artwork. The scene is inspired by the New Testament account of the presentation of Jesus at the Temple, as described in the Gospel of Luke (2:22-40). Lorenzetti's "Piccola Maestà" is a testament to the artistic prowess of the School of Siena and the rich cultural heritage of medieval Italy. The delicate use of color, the intricate details, and the profound sense of spirituality conveyed in the painting continue to captivate viewers and inspire admiration more than six centuries after its creation.
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