This is a painting of a religious scene featuring numerous figures. The central panel of the artwork is filled with a group of figures wearing halos and vibrant robes. At the top of the painting, two figures are seated on thrones with symbols surrounding them. The image is framed with a border of circular portraits and decorative elements, including angels and celestial motifs. Gold is used to highlight areas, enhancing its theme. The style is reminiscent of an illuminated manuscript, common in medieval religious art.

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Christ and the Virgin Enthroned with Forty Saints

Master of the Dominican Effigies (Florentine, active c. 1328 - 1350)

c. 1340

Medium: miniature on vellum
Classification: Drawing
Dimensions: overall: 40.9 x 31.1 cm (16 1/8 x 12 1/4 in.)
Culture: Florentine
Museum: National Gallery of Art, CG-E
Credit line: Rosenwald Collection
Rights: Public domain (NGA Open Access, CC0), as the museum states it.
Who can see it: Tweens profiles and older: its subjects are known and suit older children. How works are placed

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