Duccio’s Maestà

In the beginning of the Renaissance, Florence and Siena were competitors in many ways. In September 1260, the battle of Montaperti began between the two. After winning over Florence, Siena with bonus money built in the Pubblico palace to meet the mental government, and social needs, it equals Roman cathedral in this respect. Palazzo Pubblico (Figure 1) also intends to compete with Palazzo della Signoria 1 built in Florence (Figure 1).

Duccio is the founder of Siena's school with one of the biggest medieval Italian painters, Ducci di Bioninseña (born in the 13th century, Republic of Siena died in 1319?), The largest medieval Italian painter . With the technology of Duccio ages, the traditional form of the Italo-Byzantine style, which has been strengthened by the evolution of classical roots more clearly, together, understood in a new spirit Gothic style. The greatest piece of his work is Maestre (1311), the altarpiece of Siena Cathedral. There are few literature on Duccio's life and career. For the most part, evidence from those who can attribute to his paintings, his life revealed safely by his work, the evidence contained in his style development, and research reconstruction must be. Duccio's father came from the town of Buoninsegna near Siena, but when Duccio was born, he lived in the town of Camporegio.

It is not only the show with the glory of all its glory at the work of Duccio Talent but also the reputation of the greatest work of the painter that it has, Maestà, the main altar of the cathedral of the altar of Siena. He was asked to complete the work to pay 3,000 gold florin of the highest amount he paid to the artist on 9th October 1308. On June 9, 1311, the clergy and all the people led by the civilian department of the city of Siena gathered at the artist's studio to receive the complete masterpiece. They entered the cathedral with a drum and trumpet accompaniment at a solemn parade. Three days later, mercy was given to the poor, and a spectacular festival was held. The birth of art was not as popular as the public pleasure. In addition to reflecting religious enthusiasm, we have never immediately recognized that the work is truly a masterpiece.