Although not great, the group of the Madonna and Child now over the central door of the Duomo has much charm and benignancy.
The present facade, although attractive as a mass of light, is not really good.

Its patterns are trivial, its paintings and statues commonplace; and I personally have the feeling that it would have been more fitting had Giotto's marble been supplied rather with a contrast than an imitation.

As it is, it is not till Giotto's tower soars above the facade that one can rightly (from the front) appreciate its roseate delicacy, so strong is this rival..