The Madonna and Child n. 583 by Simone Martini, created between 1305 and 1310, is a masterpiece of Italian Gothic preserved in the National Art Gallery of Siena. The Madonna is depicted sitting on a simple throne, with the Baby Jesus in her arms. The Madonna is dressed in a richly decorated blue mantle, while the Child wears a red tunic.

The golden background, typical of medieval art, gives a divine and timeless aura to the scene. The figure of the Baby Jesus has a metallic shine, achieved through the use of thin layers of gilding and precious pigments, which give it an almost ethereal appearance. This luminosity effect enhances its divine nature.

Unlike many other representations, the Child does not look towards the Madonna, but turns his gaze to the side, towards the future. This symbolic detail represents his awareness of the destiny and saving role that awaits him, prefiguring his sacrifice for humanity.

Martini excels in the depiction of fine details and use of color, creating a sense of depth and spirituality. The composition is characterized by a linear elegance and formal grace, typical of Martini's style, with ornamental details, such as the precious stones and the meticulous floral engravings on the halos, which demonstrate his technical mastery and anticipate in this early work the talent that will then explode.