Virgin and Child with Saints John the Baptist and Giles, Two Prophets, and Christ the Redeemer

Bernardo Daddi's triptych of the Virgin and Child with Saints John the Baptist, Giles, two prophets, and Christ the Redeemer, dated around 1334, demonstrates the sophisticated multi-figure devotional format that Daddi perfected. The inclusion of Saint Giles, a hermit saint popular in both France and Italy, alongside the Baptist suggests specific patron requirements. Daddi's ability to organize complex sacred gatherings with clarity and grace made him Florence's most sought-after panel painter of the 1330s.

Tempera and gold on panel in triptych format with the central Virgin and Child flanked by saints in the wings. Daddi's figures combine Giottesque volumetric solidity with a softer, more lyrical quality in the drapery and facial expressions, unified by a warm, harmonious palette.