Question

Which of the following was a commonly depicted art theme during the 14th century, exemplified in works by Cimabue and Giotto?
a.
the Lamentation
b.
the Virgin and Child Enthroned
c.
the Last Supper
d.
all of the above

Answer 1

d. all of the above

All three—Lamentation, Virgin and Child Enthroned (Madonna and Child enthroned), and the Last Supper—were common 14th‑century religious subjects. Examples include Cimabue’s and Giotto’s Madonna Enthroned paintings and Giotto’s Lamentation and Last Supper frescoes in the Arena Chapel.