Christ Enthroned with Saints
The Met
Artist: Bernardo Daddi(Italian, Florence (?) ca. 1290–1348 Florence)
Date: ca. 1325
Department: European Paintings
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Tempera on wood, gold ground
Dimensions: Irregular, 7 1/2 x 9 in. (19.1 x 22.9 cm)
Credit Line: Bequest of Harriet H. Jonas, 1974
Visual Descriptions
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Brief Description
A haloed male figure enthroned above a medallion, flanked by kneeling figures on gold
Detailed Description
This multi-lobed panel features a gold background with painted figures and a central metal medallion. At the top, a haloed male figure is seated on a throne. He has light brown hair and a beard. He wears a dark blue robe draped over his left shoulder, leaving his right shoulder and upper chest exposed. His right hand is raised with two fingers extended, and his left hand holds a closed red book. The throne is green with a geometric pattern on its backrest. Below the enthroned figure, in the center of the panel, is a large circular medallion. It has a raised, ribbed outer ring surrounding an intricate metalwork design. The central part of the medallion features a smaller circular element, possibly a reliquary, surrounded by delicate filigree patterns in silver and gold tones. To the left of the medallion, a group of five haloed figures kneels, looking upwards towards the enthroned figure. The figures wear robes in shades of dark red, yellow, and white, with some having patterned borders. Their faces are pale, and some have light brown hair. To the right of the medallion, a group of four haloed figures kneels, also looking upwards. These figures wear robes in red, green, and dark blue, with some wearing white caps. One figure on the right holds a red book. Their faces are pale, and some have dark hair. At the very bottom of the panel, a dark red band contains several lines of white text. Visible words include "hic. S. bonifati.", "monasterio", and "abbas". The gold background shows some areas of wear and discoloration.
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