Madonna del Popolo, 1268 (oil on wood)

Madonna del Popolo, by unknown artist, 1268, 13th Century, oil on wood, 262 x 124 cm Whole artwork view. The Virgin is depicted on a throne made of more wooden layers drawn with stylised, flat strokes; the backrest is covered with a red drape with golden hems, on the seat is placed a green pillow; on both sides stand out two angels, symmetrically depicted, whose wings draw a curve; the Virgin stares at the viewer with big, melancholic eyes bending her head towards Child Jesus, she holds in her arms; the Son blesses her, and keeps in his left hand a red parchment; above the Virgin is partially visible a figure, in a frontal position, in the ac of blessing Artista ignoto Brancacci Chapel