Antonio Vivarini
Found in 29 Collections and/or Records:
Altarpiece, This image shows an altarpiece. Here, the central panel depicts the Pentecost, with St. Francis of Assisi and St. Anthony of Padua, St. Louis of Tolouse and St. Bernardino to the sides; Christ in pieta and angels in the upper center panel, and St. Paul and St. Vittore (?), St. Jerome and St. John the Baptist to the sides., 1480-85
Vanderbilt photo identifier: SC.MSS.088.VENI.1035; Public Notes:
Dead Christ, This image shows the central panel of the upper tier of a polyptych. Here, the Dead Christ stands in his sepulcher with his arms crossed while his wounds are apparent. Above his head is inscribed on a banner "I N R I" (abbreviated Latin for "Jesus of Nazareth, King of the Jews"). To either side of Him are angels. These three panels (that of Christ and each of the two angles) appear to be projected forward by the frame to give a three-dimensional quality to the altarpiece., 1450
Vanderbilt photo identifier: SC.MSS.088.VENI.0198; Public Notes: This work is thought to be the first major collaborative work between the brothers Antonio and Bartolomeo Vivarini.; Originally in a subfolder with the notes: Bologna 205; OPERA FIRMATA E DATATA 1450; Antonio con Bartolommeo
Helen and Her Entourage Departing for the Island of Cythera, First in a series of three works depicting the Greek romance of Helen and Paris, c. 1460-1470
Vanderbilt photo identifier: SC.MSS.088.FORG.0083; 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 email us at specialcollections@vanderbilt.edu
Helen Eloping with Paris from Cythera, Second painting in a series of three depicting the Greek Romance of Paris and Helen, c. 1460-1470
Vanderbilt photo identifier: SC.MSS.088.FORG.0085; 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 email us at specialcollections@vanderbilt.edu
Madonna and Child (detail of Certosa Polyptych), This image shows the central panel of the lower tier of a polyptych. In this panel, the Virgin and child are depicted. They are enthroned, and Mary is being crowned queen of Heaven by two angels. The Christ Child sleeps as He stretches across her lap. The throne is surrounded by foliage, and the throne itself is decorated with a carved relief of foliage. Also in this image, there is a partial view of the Saint Jerome panel to the left There, Saint Jerome wears the garb of a hermit and holds the Vulgate while a lion lies behind him in the rocky terrain., 1450-1450
Vanderbilt photo identifier: SC.MSS.088.VENI.0193; Public Notes: This work is thought to be the first major collaborative work between the brothers Antonio and Bartolomeo Vivarini.; Originally in a subfolder with the notes: Bologna 205; OPERA FIRMATA E DATATA 1450; Antonio con Bartolommeo
Madonna and Child, This image shows the Madonna and Child enthroned, with their throne surrounded by rose bushes. The Christ Child stands in Mary's lap and faces out, giving the sign of blessing with his right hand. The Virgin wears rich robes and wears a crown and holds a rose. The throne is ornately constructed with flourishes. The frame for the panel is also adorned, but with carving and gilding., 1420-1450
Vanderbilt photo identifier: SC.MSS.088.VENI.0034; Public Notes:
Madonna and Child, This image shows the Madonna and Child in a meadow. Here, she sits in the foliage, and the Christ Child rests on her lap, with his head on her knee. She clasps her hands in devotion as she gazes at Him., 1435-1445
Vanderbilt photo identifier: SC.MSS.088.VENI.0036; Public Notes: On the back of the photo is "Cat. #537" and an attribution to Giambono and also an attribution to Antonio Vivarini (Berenson).
Polyptych: Saint Bernardino of Siena, This image shows a detail of a two-tiered polyptych from Santa Eufemia in Rab, Croatia. In this detail, the central panel of the lower tier is shown, along with a partial view of the panel to each side of this central panel. In the central panel, Saint Bernardino wearing a monastic habit, holds a book in one hand and holds out a circular tablet in the other. The tablet was probably originally inscribed "IHS," an abbreviation for the name of Christ. Seen almost in whole on the left side of this image, is the panel of Saint Francis. He holds a book and a cross and wears a Franciscan habit. To the right of the central panel and almost seen in whole here, Saint Christopher is shown making an ascent up a rocky terrain, while he holds the Christ Child on his shoulder and steadies himself with a walking stick. The Christ Child holds an orb. Also apparent in this image are the intricacies of the carved and gilded wood frame, which shows heavy influence of the late Gothic period style., 1458
Vanderbilt photo identifier: SC.MSS.088.VENI.0200; Public Notes: This work was a collaborative effort of the brothers Antonio and Bartolomeo Vivarini. It serves as the altarpiece for the primary altar in the church of San Bernardino of Siena, part of the monastery complex of San Eufemia on the island of Rab (Arbe), Croatia.; Originally in a subfolder with the notes: Arbe, S. Eufemia; OPERA FIRMATA E DATATA 1458
Polyptych: Saint Peter and Saint Francis, This image shows a detail of a two-tiered polyptych from Santa Eufemia in Rab, Croatia. In this detail, the two left panels of the lower tier are shown. In these two panels, Saint Peter and Saint Francis are shown. Saint Peter holds a book and the keys to the kingdom of Heaven. Saint Francis holds a book and a cross and wears a Franciscan habit., 1458
Vanderbilt photo identifier: SC.MSS.088.VENI.0201; Public Notes: This work was a collaborative effort of the brothers Antonio and Bartolomeo Vivarini. It serves as the altarpiece for the primary altar in the church of San Bernardino of Siena, part of the monastery complex of San Eufemia on the island of Rab (Arbe), Croatia.; Originally in a subfolder with the notes: Arbe, S. Eufemia; OPERA FIRMATA E DATATA 1458
Polyptych, This image shows a two-tiered polyptych from the Saint Eufemia monastery in Rab, Croatia.
In the lower tier, the figures stand in full-length view, and Saint Bernardino is pictured in the central panel. Saint Peter holds a book and the keys to the kingdom of Heaven. Saint Francis holds a book and a cross and wears a Franciscan habit. Saint Bernardino, wearing a monastic habit, holds a book in one hand and holds out a circular tablet with the other hand. To the right of the central panel, Saint Christopher, the patron saint of Rab, is shown making an ascent up a rocky terrain while holding the Christ Child on his shoulder and clutching a walking stick with his other hand. The Christ Child holds an orb. In the next panel, Saint Anthony Abbot is depicted. He wears a monastic habit and holds a book and a lily.
In the upper tier, the central panel pictures the Madonna and Child. Here, the Virgin holds and supports the Christ Child in her arms as he almost stands upright. He touches her face and she gazes down at him with devotion. To either side of this central scene are two panels depicting saints in half-length view. To the left, Saints Jerome and John the Baptist are shown, and to the right of the central panel, Saints Giustina and Ludovic (?) are pictured. Saint Jerome wears the vestments of a cardinal and holds a church model and an open book, the Vulgate. Saint John the Baptist wears animal skins with his robes and holds a staff surmounted by a cross and adorned with the banner which reads "ECCE AGN[US] DEI." He points to the banner, figuratively pointing to the one who is to come to save, Christ. To the right of the central panel, Saint Giustina holds a martyr's palm and a book; Saint Ludovic (or also thought to possibly be Saint Louis of Tolouse) wears a bishop's vestments including mitre and holds a crosier and a book., 1458
Vanderbilt photo identifier: SC.MSS.088.VENI.0199; Public Notes: This work was a collaborative effort of the brothers Antonio and Bartolomeo Vivarini. It serves as the altarpiece for the primary altar in the church of San Bernardino of Siena, part of the monastery complex of San Eufemia on the island of Rab (Arbe), Croatia.; Originally in a subfolder with the notes: Arbe, S. Eufemia; OPERA FIRMATA E DATATA 1458
Reception of Helen at Troy, Third painting in a series depicting the Greek romance of Paris and Helen, c. 1460-1470
Vanderbilt photo identifier: SC.MSS.088.FORG.0084; 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 email us at specialcollections@vanderbilt.edu
Saint Augustine and Saint Jerome (detail of Certosa Polyptych), This image shows the two left panels of the lower tier of a polyptych. In these panels, Saint Augustine and Saint Jerome are depicted. Saint Augustine wears the vestments of a bishop, including mitre, and holds a crosier and book. Saint Jerome wears the garb of a hermit and holds a church model and the Vulgate while a lion lies behind him in the rocky terrain., 1450
Vanderbilt photo identifier: SC.MSS.088.VENI.0194; Public Notes: This work is thought to be the first major collaborative work between the brothers Antonio and Bartolomeo Vivarini.
The attribution of Saint Augustine in the far left panel has been questioned, and it has been suggested that the figure might be Nicholas Albergati.; Originally in a subfolder with the notes: Bologna 205; OPERA FIRMATA E DATATA 1450; Antonio con Bartolommeo
Saint John the Baptist and Saint Nicholas of Bari (detail of Certosa Polyptych), This image shows the two right panels of the lower tier of a polyptych. In these panels, Saint John the Baptist and Saint Nicholas of Bari are depicted. Saint John wears animal skins and holds a cross and a banner which reads "Ecce Agn[us Dei]" (behold the lamb of God) referring to the coming of Christ. He points to this banner with his other hand. Saint John the Baptist, like Saint Jerome, stands in a rocky landscape. Saint Nicholas of Bari is dressed in the vestments of a bishop and holds a crosier and three golden balls., 1450
Vanderbilt photo identifier: SC.MSS.088.VENI.0195; Public Notes: This work is thought to be the first major collaborative work between the brothers Antonio and Bartolomeo Vivarini.; Originally in a subfolder with the notes: Bologna 205; OPERA FIRMATA E DATATA 1450; Antonio con Bartolommeo
Saint Peter and Saint Gregory the Great (detail of Certosa Polyptych), This image shows the two left panels of the upper tier of a polyptych and the key to the Kingdom of Heaven. Saint Gregory the Great is dressed in the vestments of Pope, including the papal tiara and he holds a cross and gives the sign of blessing. A dove sits on his shoulder and speaks into his ear., 1450
Vanderbilt photo identifier: SC.MSS.088.VENI.0196; Public Notes: This work is thought to be the first major collaborative work between the brothers Antonio and Bartolomeo Vivarini.; Originally in a subfolder with the notes: Bologna 205; OPERA FIRMATA E DATATA 1450; Antonio con Bartolommeo
Saint Petronius and Saint Paul (detail of Certosa Polyptych), This image shows the right two panels of the upper tier of a polyptych. In these two panels, Saint Petronius and Saint Paul are depicted. Saint Petronius wears bishop's vestments and holds a book and a crosier. Saint Paul holds a book and a sword., 1450
Vanderbilt photo identifier: SC.MSS.088.VENI.0197; Public Notes: This work is thought to be the first major collaborative work between the brothers Antonio and Bartolomeo Vivarini.; Originally in a subfolder with the notes: Bologna 205; OPERA FIRMATA E DATATA 1450; Antonio con Bartolommeo
Saints Christopher, Nicholas of Bari, James Major, Anthony Abbot, This image shows four saints in panels surrounded by Gothic Italianate gilded frames. Seen from left to right, with their attributes, are: St. Christopher, St. Nicholas of Bari, St. James Major, and St. Anthony Abbot., c. 1440
Vanderbilt photo identifier: SC.MSS.088.VENI.1059; Public Notes: Sold at Sotheby's, 6 marzo 1957 n. 76
Saints on an Altarpiece, An altarpiece with the Madonna and Child and various saints.
Vanderbilt photo identifier: SC.MSS.088.STUD.0516; 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.
The Annunciation, A painting depicting the annunciation of the Virgin Mary.
Vanderbilt photo identifier: SC.MSS.088.STUD.0575; 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.; The photograph attributes this image to a second artist, Giovanni Vivarini.
The Archangel Gabriel, A painting of the archangel Gabriel.
Vanderbilt photo identifier: SC.MSS.088.STUD.0574; 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.; The photograph attributes this image to a second artist, Giovanni Vivarini.
The Conversion and Death of the Husband of St. Monica, St. Monica stands over her husband who lies on a bed, and she holds a crucifix before him., 1441/1441, Photographed in ca. 1880, before 1929
Vanderbilt photo identifier: SC.MSS.088.VENI.0179; Public Notes: clone from .0178
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