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Maestà attributed to the Master of Bigallo

Master of the Bigallo Crucifixion

1275

tempera

panel

From the collection of São Paulo Museum of Art

Byzantine icon painting Medieval Religious Holy Family

Dominant colour

Maestà attributed to the Master of Bigallo is a 1275 tempera by Master of the Bigallo Crucifixion, a Byzantine icon painting work, depicting Holy Family, held at São Paulo Museum of Art.

Who painted this?: Master of the Bigallo Crucifixion
When & what style?: 1275 · Byzantine icon painting
Where can I see it?: São Paulo Museum of Art

About this work

The painting depicts the Virgin Mary seated on a throne, cradling the infant Jesus in her lap. She wears a dark robe with a golden halo surrounding her head, while Jesus is dressed in a brown robe. The background of the painting is a warm, golden color. The Virgin Mary's facial expression is serene, and her hands gently hold the infant Jesus. The overall atmosphere of the painting is one of quiet contemplation and devotion. If you're interested in learning more about the artist who created this beautiful work, you might want to look up the Master of the Bigallo Crucifixion.

About the artist

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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