Unknown Catalan Artist
Found in 8 Collections and/or Records:
Altarpiece with Christ and Twelve Apostles and Four Gospel Writers, Christ is in the center of the altarpiece inside of an oval shape outlined by gem-like designs. He is sitting on a throne, with his feet on a footstool, and he holds a book that has a flower shape on its cover. The oval shape Christ is in is within a rectangular shape, outlined by gem-like designs. In the four corners of this are the Four Beasts as the Four Gospel writers. They are given name markers and are identified as such, beginning from the top left, the eagle as John; top right, the winged man (or angel) as Matthew; bottom left, the ox as Luke; and bottom right, the lion as Mark. In four registers that take up the remainder of the altarpiece, divided on two sides by the middle register with Christ and the Four Gospel writers, are the Apostles. They are grouped into four groups of three, and given identifications. They are listed as such (from left to right): top left register--James, John, and Peter; top right--Bartholomew, James, and Judas; bottom left--Thomas, Paul, and Matthew; bottom right--Simon, Andrew, and Philip. Since only one Judas is listed, but Christ had two apostles named Judas (Luke 6:13-16), then the inclusion of Paul seems to exclude Judas Iscariot, who betrayed Christ.
Vanderbilt photo identifier: SC.MSS.088.SPAN.0015; Public Notes: Beneath the image there is an identification: "Palio to romanico di Catalogna: 'Cristo e i dodici Apostoli'" which translates to: "Prize to Romanesque Catalogna: 'Christ and His Twelve Apostles.'"
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.
Altarpiece with Prophets, The piece is divided up into five sections by architectural niches that are within the image. Within the middle is Christ, shown half-clothed, and flanked by two women, presumably Mary Mother of Christ and Mary Magdelene. He is displaying his pierced side to the woman on his right. Four men are within four niches, two on the left of Christ's niche, and two on the right. According to the banners each one is holding, it gives the name of the man. The farthest left reads, "Daniel Prophet". Between him and Christ the man's banner reads, "David King Prophet", and he is shown holding a musical instrument, a lyre or a harp. To the viewer's immediate right of Christ the man's banner reads, "Zechariah Prophet." The final man and his banner who are seated farthest right, however, are unknown.
Vanderbilt photo identifier: SC.MSS.088.SPAN.0007; Public Notes: Noted as coming from the Beraudiere Collection. 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.
Execution, A central figure, who appears to be a woman, wears a white top and trousers. On the ground in front of her lays what appears to be her hair that has been cut off. She kneels between two groups of men. One mand is dressed as a soldier, another wears a turban and short beard, and a third on the viewer's right wears a pointed hat and has a long beard. Several men have spears. An executioner holds a sword and waits to behead the central figure.
Vanderbilt photo identifier: SC.MSS.088.SPAN.0006; Public Notes: Noted as coming from Manzi Collection. 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.
Martydom of Saint Sebastian, Saint Sebastian is tied to a structure that looks like a Roman column. His executioners' bows are seen on either side of him, but their faces are hidden and darkened on Sebastian's right side and obscured in profile view on his left. In the distance two crowds are seen on either side of him, and in the far distance is a landscape with mountains.
Vanderbilt photo identifier: SC.MSS.088.SPAN.0014; Public Notes: Noted as coming from the Manzi collection. 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.
Saint Peter with the Keys to Heaven, A portrait of a high-browed and haloed man is shown; he is holding a large pair of keys. Traditionally, Saint Peter the Apostle is shown with the Keys to Heaven, and is depicted looking older and with a higher brow. In his left hand he holds a book; he is holding it open to a page with his finger but the viewer cannot see what is written on the page. The figure is within a painted niche.
Vanderbilt photo identifier: SC.MSS.088.SPAN.0022; 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.
Saint Thomas Receives the Madonna's Girdle, An altarpiece divided into several sections. The central niche has Christ atop with the Madonna under another architectural element beneath him. The Madonna holds her girdle and Saint Thomas is pictured kneeling to her right and receiving it. Several figures are depicted on both sides of this central scenes. Many hold their individual symbols, and the figure in the top left niche holds a banner.
Vanderbilt photo identifier: SC.MSS.088.SPAN.0009; Public Notes: Noted as coming from the Gardner Boston Collection. 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.
, The Archangel Raphael (as noted on the banner he is holding) is depicted. On his left hip is a small person, possibly the donor or a child, who is shown holding a string with a fish hanging from it. Both hold a banner with inscriptions.
Vanderbilt photo identifier: SC.MSS.088.SPAN.0008; Public Notes: Noted as coming from the Spinelli Collection. 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.
, There are five vertical panels, each split into two horizontal panels. The central panel shows the Virgin with the Christ Child, surrounded by angels. Above this scene is the resurrected Christ (shown with stigmata) most likely in the heavenly realm, surrounded by kneeling worshipers. Christ is shown about the Madonna and Child within a triangular piece, like a small roof for the panel. Each of the two outlying vertical panels show a smaller triangular roof; inside each of these is a man holding an inscribed banner. The eight remaining scenes are from the lives of the Virgin and Christ. The left side panels show the Annunciation, and then scenes from Mary's and Jesus's life together when he was a child. The right side panels show the deaths and ascensions of both Mary and Jesus.
Vanderbilt photo identifier: SC.MSS.088.SPAN.0021; Public Notes: Noted: Casalmonferrato Biblioteca Diamica. 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.
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