Hoofd van de H. Maria

The Virgin Mary is shown with a tilted head and an expression of somber reflection, draped in a dark blue mantle with ornate gold borders. Two multi-pointed stars are visible on her hood and shoulder, while the background features intricate patterns stamped into gold leaf to create a radiant, textured halo. The fine details of her translucent veil and the subtle shading of her face characterize the transition from the Gothic style to the early Renaissance.

This work reflects the Late Gothic mystical devotion prevalent in Florence before the rise of Renaissance Neoplatonism. The use of gold to represent 'Divine Light' (lux) and the iconographic stars align with medieval mystical traditions that sought to visualize the celestial hierarchy and the divine presence within the material world.