{"title":"Taddeo Gaddi","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"madonna-and-child-enthroned-with-saints-taddeo-gaddi","title":"Madonna and Child Enthroned with Saints - Taddeo Gaddi","description":"\u003cp\u003eA detailed reproduction of a fourteenth-century tempera panel by Taddeo Gaddi, featuring the Virgin and Child against a gilded background.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis work by Taddeo Gaddi, a primary assistant to Giotto, reflects the transition within fourteenth-century Florentine painting. The composition centres on the Virgin Mary, who holds the Christ Child upon her lap. The figures are set against a background of gold leaf, a technique common to the period that emphasises the divine nature of the subjects. The use of gold extends to the elaborate halos, which feature punched patterns to catch the light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Virgin wears a deep blue mantle over a patterned orange tunic, while the Christ Child is dressed in a dark, textured garment. The small bird held by the child serves as a traditional symbol of the soul or the Passion. The architectural elements, including the twisted columns and pointed arches, suggest a throne structure that frames the figures. Gaddi employs a sense of volume in the faces and hands, moving away from the flatter Byzantine style that preceded his generation. The facial features are rendered with a degree of softness, particularly in the eyes and the gentle modelling of the cheeks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a student of Giotto, Gaddi maintained the focus on human emotion and physical presence. The interaction between the mother and child is quiet and restrained. The decorative quality of the textiles and the precision of the gilding demonstrate the high level of craftsmanship expected in ecclesiastical commissions of the Trecento. This print captures the texture of the original panel, including the fine craquelure that has developed over the centuries. It provides a clear view of the colour palette, which relies on the contrast between the cool blue of the mantle and the warm, reflective gold of the background.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/es\/products\/coronation-of-the-virgin-master-of-the-orcagnesque-misericordia-1\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eCoronation of the Virgin by Master of the Orcagnesque Misericordia\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/es\/products\/madonna-and-child-with-saints-and-angels-lippo-memmi\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eMadonna and Child with Saints and Angels by Lippo Memmi\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/es\/collections\/taddeo-gaddi\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#2a555a;border:1px solid #2a555a;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#ffffff;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eTaddeo Gaddi prints →\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Taddeo Gaddi","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ -","offer_id":59461573411151,"sku":null,"price":37.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ -","offer_id":59461596250447,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ -","offer_id":59461596283215,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":59461596315983,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":59461596348751,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":59461596381519,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":59461596414287,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":59461596447055,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":59461596479823,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":59461596512591,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":59461596545359,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":59461596578127,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Madonna-and-Child-Enthroned-with-Saints_Poster_CompositorV1_1792111523652.jpg?v=1794353972"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/es\/collections\/taddeo-gaddi.oembed","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}