Madonna and Child Enthroned between Saints Petronius and Alle (Eligius); Christ in the Initial A
1383
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1383
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Madonna and Child Enthroned between Saints Petronius and Alle (Eligius); Christ in the Initial A is a 1383 by Niccolò di Giacomo da Bologna, held at National Gallery of Art.
This page shows a small, colorful scene painted on animal skin. In the center, a woman in blue holds a baby. Two men in fancy robes stand beside her, one holding a book, the other a long stick. Below, three shields with crosses and strange symbols sit on a red background. The edges have swirly designs and gold dots. The writing around the scene is in an old, handwritten style. The woman looks like she’s sitting on a throne, and the baby is small and calm. The colors are bright but flat, like they were painted carefully but quickly. Look up Niccolò di Giacomo da Bologna next to see more of his work.
