Question

Mark the correct title of the artwork given in the image.

• A. Kiss of Judas
• B. Madonna Enthroned
• C. Maestà
• D. Nativity

Hint:

Remember the important facts about Maestà: \[ \boxed{ \begin{aligned} \text{Title} &\rightarrow \textit{Maestà}, \text{Artist} &\rightarrow \text{Duccio di Buoninsegna}, \text{Date} &\rightarrow 1308\text{--}1311, \text{Location} &\rightarrow \text{Siena Cathedral}, \text{Medium} &\rightarrow \text{Tempera and Gold on Panel}. \end{aligned} } \] Mnemonic: “Duccio's masterpiece is Maestà.”

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Concept: The artwork shown is the famous {Maestà painted by Duccio di Buoninsegna between 1308 and 1311. It is one of the greatest masterpieces of the Sienese School of Italian medieval painting. The title Maestà (Italian for Majesty) refers to the representation of the Virgin Mary enthroned with the Christ Child, surrounded by angels and saints. The monumental altarpiece was created for the High Altar of Siena Cathedral and is executed in tempera and gold on panel.

Step 1: Identify the artwork shown in the image. The image depicts the enthroned Virgin Mary holding the Christ Child and surrounded by saints and angels. \[ \boxed{\textit{Maestà} \Longrightarrow \text{Duccio di Buoninsegna}} \]

Step 2: Examine the given options.
• Kiss of Judas -- Depicts Judas betraying Christ with a kiss.
• Madonna Enthroned -- A general subject in Christian art, but not the specific title of this masterpiece.
• Maestà -- Correct; the official title of Duccio's celebrated altarpiece.
• Nativity -- Depicts the birth of Jesus Christ. Hence, \[ \boxed{\text{(C) Maestà}} \]