How does Duccio reveal 14th century Italian?
Simply so, what is Duccio famous for? Duccio di Buoninsegna was the most influential Sienese artist. His works include the Rucellai Madonna (1285) for Santa Maria Novella (now in the Uffizi) and the fabled Maestà, his masterpiece, for Siena's cathedral. Both represent landmarks in the history of Italian painting.