Temptation of Christ | Duccio | 1311 Size:20"x20" and his often symbolic and

and his often symbolic and anti-classical work seeks to convey a subjective

In his left hand

and visceral

Printed clearly across a durable case with a protective inner lining

and violent contrasts of light and shadow heighten the sense of awe

Temptation of Christ | Duccio | 1311 Size:20"x20" and his often symbolic and"The Temptation of Christ on the Mountain" by Duccio di Buoninsegna, created between 1308 and 1311. This work is part of the larger Maest altarpiece. In this scene, Jesus stands atop a mountain, rejecting the devils offer of all the kingdoms of the world. The devil is depicted as a dark, winged figure with clawed feet and hands, a traditional medieval portrayal of Satan. Christ, wearing a red robe with a blue mantle, gestures toward the devil,