Curatorial Narrative In the mid-14th century, when “Madonna with Angels and Saints” was created, the Gothic style was still in its ascendancy, influencing artistic production across Europe. The anonymous artist’s masterful use of fine brushwork imbues the composition with a sense of luminosity, as if the gold and pink hues have been infused into the very fabric of the painting. This effect is heightened by the deliberate juxtaposition of dark, rich colors reds, blacks, and browns which serve to underscore the divine presence within the scene.As one considers the artwork at a larger scale, approximately 44×67 inches, its visual mechanics reveal themselves in even greater detail. The spatial rhythm established by the placement of figures and architectural elements creates a sense of depth that is at once intimate and expansive. When paired with rich materials such as velvet or stone, the gold accents will take on an almost three-dim