San Sebastiano, Panicale, Italy
Found in 7 Collections and/or Records:
Altarpiece of Saint Nicholas of Bari, "Crasso’s patron saint is shown seated on an ornate, carved chair of marble and precious stone. An angel just below the throne holds his bishop’s mitre, which is always removed when a bishop is praying. At the saint’s feet are three gold balls that allude to the legend that he threw purses of gold through a poor nobleman’s window to provide a dowry for each of his daughters, so that they would not be obliged to enter a life of prostitution. As the patron of children, sailors and travelers, the guardian of nubile maidens, and the prototype of Father Christmas, Nicholas presumably was chosen as the subject for the altarpiece because he was Niccolo Crasso’s namesake. In addition, among the saint’s most well-known epigrams is, “Love righteousness, you that be judges of the earth” (Wisdom 1.1)."
(Meilman, Patricia. "Titian’s Altarpiece of St. Nicholas of Bari," Save Venice Journal, 1993.), c. 1560-65
Vanderbilt photo identifier: SC.MSS.088.TITI.0478; Public Notes: The caption on the front of the print includes the following: "13834 - VENEZIA - S. Nicolo - Tiziano - S. Sebastiano - Riproduzione Interdetta - Anderson Roma"
The print was previously contained in a folder labeled "signed work" (opera firmata) and attributed to S. Sebastiano, Venezia, c. 1563.
Altarpiece of Saint Nicholas of Bari (Detail), "Crasso’s patron saint is shown seated on an ornate, carved chair of marble and precious stone. An angel just below the throne holds his bishop’s mitre, which is always removed when a bishop is praying. At the saint’s feet are three gold balls that allude to the legend that he threw purses of gold through a poor nobleman’s window to provide a dowry for each of his daughters, so that they would not be obliged to enter a life of prostitution. As the patron of children, sailors and travelers, the guardian of nubile maidens, and the prototype of Father Christmas, Nicholas presumably was chosen as the subject for the altarpiece because he was Niccolo Crasso’s namesake. In addition, among the saint’s most well-known epigrams is, “Love righteousness, you that be judges of the earth” (Wisdom 1.1)."
(Meilman, Patricia. "Titian’s Altarpiece of St. Nicholas of Bari," Save Venice Journal, 1993.)
This detail features the angel and bishop’s mitre., c. 1560-65
Vanderbilt photo identifier: SC.MSS.088.TITI.0480; Public Notes: The handwritten note on the back attributes the detail to the work St. Nicholas of Bari and the collection of the monastery at San Sebastiano. There is also a photographer's stamp.
The print was previously contained in a folder labeled "signed work" (opera firmata) and attributed to S. Sebastiano, Venezia, c. 1563.
Altarpiece of Saint Nicholas of Bari (Detail), "Crasso’s patron saint is shown seated on an ornate, carved chair of marble and precious stone. An angel just below the throne holds his bishop’s mitre, which is always removed when a bishop is praying. At the saint’s feet are three gold balls that allude to the legend that he threw purses of gold through a poor nobleman’s window to provide a dowry for each of his daughters, so that they would not be obliged to enter a life of prostitution. As the patron of children, sailors and travelers, the guardian of nubile maidens, and the prototype of Father Christmas, Nicholas presumably was chosen as the subject for the altarpiece because he was Niccolo Crasso’s namesake. In addition, among the saint’s most well-known epigrams is, “Love righteousness, you that be judges of the earth” (Wisdom 1.1)."
(Meilman, Patricia. "Titian’s Altarpiece of St. Nicholas of Bari," Save Venice Journal, 1993.)
This detail features the bishop's face and mitre, and the angel who holds the mitre., c. 1560-65
Vanderbilt photo identifier: SC.MSS.088.TITI.0482; Public Notes: The handwritten note on the back attributes the detail to the work St. Nicholas of Bari and the collection of the monastery at San Sebastiano. There is also a photographer's stamp.
The print was previously contained in a folder labeled "signed work" (opera firmata) and attributed to S. Sebastiano, Venezia, c. 1563.
Altarpiece of Saint Nicholas of Bari (Detail), "Crasso’s patron saint is shown seated on an ornate, carved chair of marble and precious stone. An angel just below the throne holds his bishop’s mitre, which is always removed when a bishop is praying. At the saint’s feet are three gold balls that allude to the legend that he threw purses of gold through a poor nobleman’s window to provide a dowry for each of his daughters, so that they would not be obliged to enter a life of prostitution. As the patron of children, sailors and travelers, the guardian of nubile maidens, and the prototype of Father Christmas, Nicholas presumably was chosen as the subject for the altarpiece because he was Niccolo Crasso’s namesake. In addition, among the saint’s most well-known epigrams is, “Love righteousness, you that be judges of the earth” (Wisdom 1.1)."
(Meilman, Patricia. "Titian’s Altarpiece of St. Nicholas of Bari," Save Venice Journal, 1993.)
This detail features the bishop's hand and bible., c. 1560-65
Vanderbilt photo identifier: SC.MSS.088.TITI.0481; Public Notes: The handwritten note on the back attributes the detail to the work St. Nicholas of Bari and the collection of the monastery at San Sebastiano. There is also a photographer's stamp.
The print was previously contained in a folder labeled "signed work" (opera firmata) and attributed to S. Sebastiano, Venezia, c. 1563.
Altarpiece of Saint Nicholas of Bari (Detail), "Crasso’s patron saint is shown seated on an ornate, carved chair of marble and precious stone. An angel just below the throne holds his bishop’s mitre, which is always removed when a bishop is praying. At the saint’s feet are three gold balls that allude to the legend that he threw purses of gold through a poor nobleman’s window to provide a dowry for each of his daughters, so that they would not be obliged to enter a life of prostitution. As the patron of children, sailors and travelers, the guardian of nubile maidens, and the prototype of Father Christmas, Nicholas presumably was chosen as the subject for the altarpiece because he was Niccolo Crasso’s namesake. In addition, among the saint’s most well-known epigrams is, “Love righteousness, you that be judges of the earth” (Wisdom 1.1)."
(Meilman, Patricia. "Titian’s Altarpiece of St. Nicholas of Bari," Save Venice Journal, 1993.)
This detail features the face of Saint Nicholas., c. 1560-65
Vanderbilt photo identifier: SC.MSS.088.TITI.0479; Public Notes: The handwritten note on the back attributes the detail to the work St. Nicholas of Bari and the collection of the monastery at San Sebastiano. There is also a photographer's stamp.
The print was previously contained in a folder labeled "signed work" (opera firmata) and attributed to S. Sebastiano, Venezia, c. 1563.
Four Crowned Martyrs, Four Crowned Martrs
Vanderbilt photo identifier: SC.MSS.088.FLOR.11399; Public Notes: This is a basic record created to enable public access to scanned images. Full research on this image is pending. For assistance, please e-mail us at specialcollections@vanderbilt.edu
Martyrdom of Saint Sebastian, Martyrdom of Saint Sebastian., 1505
Vanderbilt photo identifier: SC.MSS.088.UMBR.1589; Public Notes:
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