Madonna enthroned with Child

Allegretto Nuzi's Madonna Enthroned with Child (c. 1372) in the Galleria Nazionale delle Marche represents the distinctive painting tradition of the Marche region in central Italy. Allegretto Nuzi was the leading painter of Fabriano in the second half of the Trecento, combining Florentine and Sienese influences with local traditions. His richly decorated altarpieces, with their ornate gold tooling and vivid color, established a regional style that would culminate in the art of Gentile da Fabriano.

Tempera and gold on panel with exceptionally elaborate punchwork and incised decoration in the haloes and throne. Nuzi's style features strong color contrasts, detailed textile patterns, and a decorative richness that reflects the Marche region's taste for ornamental splendor.