The Virgin sits enthroned with the Christ Child among rows of angels and saints, with Siena's four patron saints kneeling in front. Commissioned by the city in 1308, it was carried in procession to the cathedral in 1311 while the shops stayed shut. Painted on both sides, its back told Christ's life in dozens of small scenes. It was sawn apart in 1771.
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Along the base of the throne Duccio lettered a prayer: 'Holy Mother of God, be thou the cause of peace for Siena and life to Duccio because he painted thee thus.'
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