This large altarpiece of Giotto, representing the Virgin and Child, surrounded by angels and saints, is made in the tradition of the XI-XIII centuries. Then the Italian painting was under

This work is part of the “problematic” Assisian cycle – “problematic” in the sense that there are still disputes over the authorship of Giotto. Be that as it may, these

“The Madonna of Onisanti” is the only easel work that is undoubtedly performed by Giotto himself. However, there are several other similar works attributed to Giotto’s brush. Three of them

Shortly after returning from Naples, Giotto was appointed chief architect of Florence. The document, dated 1334, states that for this post “in the whole world it is impossible to find