Madonna with Chid

The painting was completely covered by a new painting layer in the late XVIIIth century, and was probably forming almost a triptych. The intense emotional bond between the Virgin and Jesus – two solid figures molded with the volumetric fullness typical of the Sienese painter’s art – is summed up in the natural and tender gesture of the baby, who seeks support and security against Mary’s broad shoulder, and in her sideways glance, wich captures the spectator. Particularly detailed are the puched golden decorations and the precious iridescent colouring effects.