Madonna Enthroned - September 10, 2012

Madonna Enthroned by Giotto Di Bondone is a beautiful painting of Virgin Mary with The Christ Child sitting on her lap, and saints surrounding the two. It was made circa 1310 and is from the Church of Ognissanti, Florence, Italy. This painting is said to be the first painting of the Renaissance. Giotto Di Bondone essentially revived classic naturalism by creating Madonna Enthroned. Personally, I was fond of the distinct border outline of the painting, the great attention to detail (especially with the clothing), and the scene portrayed of Virgin Mary and The Child Christ. The striking colors and dimensional angles (including the shadows) of Virgin Mary, The Christ Child, and the saints make this painting look as if it is real life. 

-Alisha Arora