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When and where did Duccio likely die?

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Duccio: The Virgin Enthroned with the Child, Surrounded by the Patrons of Siena, Angels, and Saints — Duccio *The Virgin Enthroned with the Child, Surrounded by the Patrons of Siena, Angels, and Saints*, central panel of the *Maestà*, tempera on wood panel by Duccio, 1308–11; in the Siena Opera della Metropolitana, Italy.

Duccio, the founder of the Sienese school of painting, likely died around 1319 in Siena, Italy. While historical documentation regarding his life is limited, it is known that he was survived by his wife, Taviana, and seven children.12