Duccio, The Rucellai Madonna

Duccio, The Rucellai Madonna, 1285-86, tempera on panel, 177 x 114" or 450 x 290 cm (Uffizi, Florence) Speakers: Dr. Beth Harris and Dr. Steven Zucker. Created by Beth Harris and Steven Zucker.

[@stalkek]

Incredible how the integrity of such painted colour can sustain itself over such durations. Beautiful piece.

[@AlexCalasKoch]

Please correct the information on the pigment used for the robe of the Madonna. It was not lapis lazuli but azurite, which led to the discoloration-- dark appearance.

[@Sasha0927]

Jesus' little fingers reminded me of Augustus of Primaporta - a simple gesture, but meaningful. The positioning of Mary's fingers seem a lot more natural in this one. I love the all-female, uniquely clad angel team too. Still very different to mine, but lovely.

[@ArtOfTheProblem]

I love this stuff!

[@paulnovosel9469]

Excellent series. I never miss an episode.