1419
unspecified
From the collection of Fitzwilliam Museum
The Coronation of the Virgin is a 1419 unspecified by Mariotto di Nardo, a Early Renaissance work, held at Fitzwilliam Museum.
This painting shows a scene with many figures. At the center, a woman in white is crowned by a figure in red, while another figure in black looks on. The scene is set against a gold background with a black archway and red birds flying above. The figures are arranged in a semi-circle around the central scene, with some looking up and others looking down. The overall effect is one of grandeur and ceremony. The use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and volume in the figures, drawing the viewer's eye to the central scene.
Mariotto di Nardo di Cione (fl. 1388–1424) was a Florentine painter in the Florentine Gothic style. He worked at the Duomo of Florence, the church of Santa Maria Maggiore, and the Orsanmichele. He created both frescoes…
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