Duccio and the Maesta

Journey to the hilltop Tuscan city of Siena and absorb yourself in the beauty, obsession, love and adversity experienced by Duccio di Buoninsegna all on account of his acclaimed altarpiece, the Maestà. In this historical fiction novel, two powerful men try to destroy Duccio's reputation and denigrate his Maestà. Duccio's young female apprentice who disguises herself as a male is the ideal ploy for attack by these enemies. But Duccio cannot let her go. How this drama plays out for Duccio in his final years leaves the reader rooting for this great artist and family man. Regardless of the outcome, his contributions to the world of art are what last.

Author: Gail Tanzer
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Published: 10/17/2013
Pages: 214
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.64lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.45d
ISBN: 9781484157251

About the Author
Gail Tanzer obtained a Master of Arts degree in social work from the University of Chicago, and for thirty years honed her skills in understanding and helping people. In mid-life, she returned to school to pursue her interests in art history and then writing. She has taught art history at two universities. She is writing a series of historical fiction novels about great artists. Her capacity to understand human behavior leads to rich character studies, and her willingness to travel and research the artists makes for fascinating reading. Duccio and the Maestà is the first book in her series.

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