Maestà

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The Transfiguration of Christ

The Virgin Enthroned with the Child, Surrounded by the Patrons of Siena, Angels, and Saints, central panel of the Maestà, tempera on wood panel by Duccio, 1308–11; in the Museo dell'Opera Metropolitana, Piazza Duomo, Siena, Italy.

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Maestà: References & Edit History

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discussed in biography
- In Duccio: Later commissions of Duccio
history of Italian Gothic style
- In Western painting: Italian Gothic

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Article History

Type	Description	Contributor	Date
	Modified link of Web site: Web Gallery of Art - The Maestŕ.	Emily Rodriguez	Jan 15, 2019
	Add new Web site: Web Gallery of Art - The Maestŕ.	Surabhi Sinha	Sep 01, 2014
	New article added.	Kathleen Kuiper	Mar 28, 2013