St. John the Baptist, Mary Egyptica, Maria Annunziata

This panel depicting St. John the Baptist, Mary of Egypt, and Maria Annunziata was painted around 1387 by Cristoforo di Bindoccio, a Sienese artist active in the late Trecento. The combination of saints reflects the devotional practices of a specific patron or confraternity in Siena. Cristoforo, often working alongside his partner Meo di Pero, contributed to the rich tradition of Sienese Gothic painting that emphasized decorative elegance and emotional expressiveness.

Rendered in tempera and gold on panel, the work displays the refined surface decoration and sinuous drapery lines associated with the Sienese school. The tooled gold haloes and delicate facial modeling demonstrate the meticulous craftsmanship of late Gothic Sienese workshop practice.