In the story “Federigo’s Falcon”, the power of true love overshadows the power of wealth. This portrait, painted by Giotto, represents many things from “Federigo’s Falcon.” Primarily, it shows the love the mother has for her child, much like the love that Monna has for her son. This love is an unconditional love that cannot and will not be broken. When most people think of true love, they think of a man and a woman who love each other more than anything in the world. But who is to say that true love cannot be with a child or mother or grandmother? In Federigo’s Falcon, Monna proves to Federigo that money isn’t everything. She says that she would rather have a man with high morals than a man who has a big wallet. In the story, Monna does all she can to save her dying son. She even asks Federigo for his most prized possession, his falcon. This painting can connect to that in the way that this mother is doing what she can to keep her child cheerful. Even though Federigo’s Falcon and this beautiful painting have different meanings, it’s easy to see the love and compassion that this mother has with her child, just like Monna and her son. Behind the mother and child in this painting, there is a large gold figure in the background. It shows that wealth tries to take the place of love, but love wins everytime. Just like “Federigo’s Falcon”, wealth tries to take the place of love in peoples eyes and hearts. Fortunately, when all is said and done, love over takes the pleasure of wealth.
Giotto. Madonna and Child. 1320-1330. Tempera on panel. National Gallery of Art. Web. 13 Feb 2014.
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