Giotto di Bondone
240.00x130.00 cm
The Coronation of the Virgin
Artist
Giotto di BondoneDescription
This artwork illustrates the moment of the Virgin Mary's coronation, depicting a celestial atmosphere with angels and divine light surrounding her. It reflects the spiritual joy of the moment and showcases the artist's skill in capturing emotion and sacred themes.
Historical Context
Created during the transition from the Gothic to the Renaissance period, this piece reflects the increasing humanism in art, focusing on divine subjects with a depth of emotion and detail that became prominent during this time.
Artistic Movement
Proto-Renaissance
Year
1305
Dimensions
280.00 × 160.00 cm
Materials
Tempera on wood
Technique
Fresco painting
Conservation Status
good
Location
Uffizi Gallery
Provenance
Originally commissioned for a church in Florence, later moved to a museum.
Exhibition History
Displayed at the National Gallery, Florence, and major exhibitions on Italian Renaissance art.
Inscriptions & Signatures
Signed by Giotto di Bondone.
Frame Information
Framed in a modern gilded frame designed to highlight its colors and details.
Condition Reports
The artwork underwent conservation in 1995, with minor retouches and cleaning.
References & Bibliography
Documented in 'Giotto: The Artist, the Man' by John White (1980).