The artwork, titled “Madonna Enthroned with the Child, St. Francis, St. Domenico and two Angels,” is a religious painting by the renowned artist Cimabue. Executed in tempera on panel, it is emblematic of the Byzantine art movement, measuring 133 x 81 cm. This masterpiece is housed in the Uffizi Gallery in Florence, Italy.
The artwork depicts the Madonna seated on a richly adorned throne, holding the Child Jesus. Flanking them are St. Francis and St. Domenico, along with two angels positioned above. The figures are rendered with solemn, elongated forms characteristic of Byzantine art. The use of gold leaf highlights the sacred and divine nature of the scene, enhancing the heavenly aura around the central figures. The expressions and postures of the saints and angels reflect reverence and devotion, creating a composition that is both majestic and spiritually profound.
