Rucellai Madonna

The Virgin Mary sits on an ornate throne, wearing a deep blue mantle with gold trim and a red undergarment, while the Child rests on her lap and reaches outward, both figures haloed against a gilded background. Angels surround them along the sides, clothed in pale pinks, greens, and blues, creating a balanced, symmetrical surround to the central pair. The work exhibits the Italo-Byzantine calm and linear drapery of the Sienese School, with lavish gold ground, refined contours, and decorative textile patterns that emphasize ceremonial reverence.