A History of European Art

Nativity, 17 ¼ x 30 ½” (43.8 x 77.5 cm), and Calling of Peter and

Andrew, 17 x 18” (43.5 x 46 cm), from the Maestà, National Gallery of

Art, Washington, D.C., USA.

Temptation of Christ, 17 x 18” (43.5 x 46 cm), from the Maestà, The

Frick Collection, New York City, New York, USA.

Wedding at Cana, The Trans¿ guration, The Incredulity of Thomas,

Christ on the Mount of Olives, The Capture of Christ, The Cruci¿ xion,

and The Entombment, from the Maestà, Museo dell’Opera del Duomo,

Metropolitana, Siena, Italy.

Bellosi, Duccio: The Maestà.

Dini, Angelini, and Sani, Sienese Painting.

1. Compare and contrast Duccio and Giotto. How do they interpret the
   same subjects differently?


2. As this lecture has discussed, the Maestà is no longer one complete
   work; various pieces are in different locations. How does this affect
   your viewing of the subject matter and the work itself?

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Questions to Consider