| It is more known for exacting craftmanship than for artistic inventiveness. The total effect of the painting is neither flat nor spacial but transparent like a stained glass window. It was painted on a reflecting gold surface that creates highlights. |
| Madonna enthroned with angels and prophets |
| Who- Cimabue What- Tempera/ wood When- 1280-1290 Where-Florence, Italy Why-Example of artists fame, he was over shadowed only a generation later by Giotto. |
   
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