The Madonna enthroned by Giotto

The Madonna Enthroned by Giotto is a clash between the art of the Catholic West

and Orthodox East of the thirteenth century. This clash of both art forms resulted in the

Byzantine style. This picture is the representation of Mary enthroned as the Queen of

heaven. She holds a baby. This baby is the representation of Christ who, according to

medieval precedent is a little adult.


The gold weave on the drapery worn by the figures in this picture represent

gleaming light. The flowing lines distinguish the artist as Greek. Italian influence is

shown here as well. This is shown in the crown of light, the standpoint of the wooden

throne with its tall back and the proportion of light and shade. In this picture the images

all appear to be quite close. There is no real or available background that the on looker

can see. The angel...