Four Paintings

Triptych

Using the structure for dramatic effect

It feels as if we have opened the door to a church when we open the shutters of the triptych...

Virgin and Child enthroned

This is a more tender and intimate portrayal of the Virgin and Child enthroned than some other versions...

The humanity of the Virgin

The popular spirituality of the mendicant friars led to a more humane representation of the Virgin and Child...

Cloth of Honour

Bernardo Daddi often used this distinctive vine pattern for the textile covering the Virgin's throne...

Male saints around the Virgin

St John the Baptist, St Francis of Assisi, St Peter and St Paul stand beside the Virgin's throne...

Female saints around the Virgin

St Elizabeth of Hungary, St Lucy, St Helena and St Catherine of Alexandria are at the side of the Virgin's throne...

The Redeemer

In the gable above the central panel, Christ is shown giving a blessing...