Gentile Bellini (alternatively: Gentilis Bellini; Gentile Bellini Pittore Antico Veneziano)
Found in 68 Collections and/or Records:
Adoration of the Magi, This image shows the magi and their entourage approaching the Christ Child, held by Mary in her lap, as she is seated outside a cave, with Joseph flanking her. In the rocky landscape behind them, the entourage of the Magi winds through a path. Seen in the sky are the star (left) and the dove of the Holy Spirit (right)., 1455-1507
Vanderbilt photo identifier: SC.MSS.088.VENI.0402; Public Notes:
Annunciation, This image shows the Annunciation. Here, the angel Gabriel approaches Mary who is kneeling. Gabriel holds a lily and gives the sign of blessing. Mary is kneeling at a parapet in a semi-interior space. The dove of the Holy Spirit hovers above the scene., c. 1499-1500
Vanderbilt photo identifier: SC.MSS.088.VENI.0356; Public Notes: Originally in a folder marked, "Torino, Pinacoteca", "entro il 1465", and "Gentile and Giovanni Bellini"
Annunciation, This image shows the scene of the annunciation. Set in an architectural setting which includes a portico / meeting of inside and outside space. Mary stands with head bowed and hands clasped under the portico, while Gabriel kneels outside the portico and raises his right hand in blessing, while holding a lily in his left hand. The use of perspective is evident in the composition., 1470-1480, Photographed in 11151
Vanderbilt photo identifier: SC.MSS.088.VENI.0353; Public Notes:
Asola Polyptych: Crucifixion, This image shows a detail of the Asola polyptych. Here we see the central panel from the upper tier, which depicts the crucifixion scene., 1490-1498
Vanderbilt photo identifier: SC.MSS.088.VENI.0370; Public Notes: Photo from folder labeled "Asola 146570" and "Attribuzione Longhi" and "Pacchiori.Sc.Vivarini, Fogolari: G. da Cremona".
Asola Polyptych: Detail of Predella, This image shows a detail from the predella of the Asola Polyptych. Here we see small panels depicting apostles holding banners; this photo shows the left side of the predella., 1490-1498
Vanderbilt photo identifier: SC.MSS.088.VENI.0367; Public Notes: Photo from folder labeled "Asola 146570" and "Attribuzione Longhi" and "Pacchiori.Sc.Vivarini, Fogolari: G. da Cremona".
Asola Polyptych: Detail of Predella, This image shows a detail view of the Asola polyptych. Here we see the right side of the predella, depicting apostles., 1490-1498
Vanderbilt photo identifier: SC.MSS.088.VENI.0373; Public Notes: Photo from folder labeled "Asola 146570" and "Attribuzione Longhi" and "Pacchiori.Sc.Vivarini, Fogolari: G. da Cremona".
Asola Polyptych: Madonna of Mercy with Saints and Angels, This image shows the central panel of the Asola Polyptych. Here we see the Madonna of Mercy, surrounded by kneeling figures under her cape (probably donors), saints standing behind her, and angels hovering above and crowning her., 1490-1498
Vanderbilt photo identifier: SC.MSS.088.VENI.0366; Public Notes: Photo from folder labeled "Asola 146570" and "Attribuzione Longhi" and "Pacchiori.Sc.Vivarini, Fogolari: G. da Cremona".
Asola Polyptych: Saint Apollonia and Saint Rocco, This image shows a detail of the Asola polyptych, more specifically the upper right side. Here we see St. Apollonia and St. Roch (Rocco); she holds a tooth with pincers and a martyr's palm, and he holds a staff while clasping his hands in prayer., 1490-1498
Vanderbilt photo identifier: SC.MSS.088.VENI.0371; Public Notes: Photo from folder labeled "Asola 146570" and "Attribuzione Longhi" and "Pacchiori.Sc.Vivarini, Fogolari: G. da Cremona".
Asola Polyptych: Saint Jerome and Saint John Chrysostom, This image shows a detail of the left side of the upper tier of the Asola polyptych. Here we see St. Jerome and St. John Chrysostom; St. Jerome holds a book and a staff with a bell, and St. John Chrysostom wears the vestments of a bishop including mitre, holds a crosier and gives the sign of blessing with his right hand., 1490-1498
Vanderbilt photo identifier: SC.MSS.088.VENI.0372; Public Notes: Photo from folder labeled "Asola 146570" and "Attribuzione Longhi" and "Pacchiori.Sc.Vivarini, Fogolari: G. da Cremona".
Asola Polyptych: Saint Lorenzo and Saint Andrew, This image shows a detail of the Asola polyptych, more specifically the left side of the lower tier. Here we see Saint Lorenzo and Saint Andrew; St. Lorenzo holds a martyr's palm, and St. Andrew holds a cross., 1490-1498
Vanderbilt photo identifier: SC.MSS.088.VENI.0369; Public Notes: Photo from folder labeled "Asola 146570" and "Attribuzione Longhi" and "Pacchiori.Sc.Vivarini, Fogolari: G. da Cremona".
Asola Polyptych: Saint Mark and Saint Sebastian, This image shows a detail of the right side of the lower tier of the Asola polyptych. Here we see two panels depicting Saint Mark the Evangelist (with lion) and Saint Sebastian (pierced with arrows)., 1490-1498
Vanderbilt photo identifier: SC.MSS.088.VENI.0368; Public Notes: Photo from folder labeled "Asola 146570" and "Attribuzione Longhi" and "Pacchiori.Sc.Vivarini, Fogolari: G. da Cremona".
Asola Polyptych (with Madonna della Misericordia), This image shows a polyptych of the following: lower tier: St. Andrew, Madonna of Mercy with saints and angels (central panel), St. Mark and St. Sebastian; upper tier: St. Jerome, St. John Chrysostom, the crucifixion, St. Apollonia, and St. Roch. The panel is framed in a carved and gilded frame with saints in finial niches and apostles in the predella., 1490-1498
Vanderbilt photo identifier: SC.MSS.088.VENI.0365; Public Notes: Photo from folder labeled "Asola 146570" and "Attribuzione Longhi" and "Pacchiori.Sc.Vivarini, Fogolari: G. da Cremona".
Birth of the Virgin, This image shows the birth of the Virgin. Here, Anna sits up in bed as handmaidens bring her food. To the left and in front of the bed, more handmaidens bathe the infant Mary. Beside the head of the bed, a dog curls up. The floor is checkered., c. 1499-1500
Vanderbilt photo identifier: SC.MSS.088.VENI.0355; Public Notes: Originally in a folder marked, "Torino, Pinacoteca", "entro il 1465", and "Gentile and Giovanni Bellini"
Blessed Lorenzo Giustiniani, This image shows a detail of Gentile Bellini's painting of the Blessed Lorenzo Giustiniani. Shown in this detail is the head of the saint (in profile). Special attention is given to the facial features, and it is thought that Lorenzo sat for Bellini earlier (as this work was 10 years after Lorenzo's death)., 1465
Vanderbilt photo identifier: SC.MSS.088.VENI.0359; Public Notes: Originally in a folder marked, "Venezia 570" and "Opera Firmata e Datata 1465".
Cardinal Bessarione and Two Members of the Scuola of Carita (Charity), in prayer, with the Reliquary of Bessarione., This image shows Cardinal Bessarione with two members of the Scuola of Charity (carita), kneeling in prayer beneath the reliquary of Bessarione. The reliquary is highly decorated with scenes of the Life of Christ on its borders and a crucifix in the center., 1472-1473
Vanderbilt photo identifier: SC.MSS.088.VENI.0364; Public Notes: Note: "Lederer" on back of photo /// Provenance: Lederer Collection, Vienna; Kunsthistoriches Museum, Vienna
Madonna and Child and Donors, This image shows the Virgin and Child with donors. Mary holds the Christ Child in her arms while He holds a pomegranate fruit and gives the sign of blessing; in front of them are two donors, one male and one female, looking upwards with hands clasped., 1460-1465
Vanderbilt photo identifier: SC.MSS.088.VENI.0376; Public Notes:
Madonna and Child, Here we see the Madonna and Child, with Mary holding Christ in her arms. He gives the sign of the blessing. Behind them is a veil and two hanging bundles of fruit., 1455-1507
Vanderbilt photo identifier: SC.MSS.088.VENI.0415; Public Notes:
Madonna and Child, This image shows the Virgin and Child enthroned in front of an apse-like space. Here, the Virgin holds the Christ Child on her knee, who stands and gives the sign of blessing., 1475-1485
Vanderbilt photo identifier: SC.MSS.088.VENI.0416; Public Notes:
Mehmet II, This image shows a portrait of sultan Mehmet II by Ottoman court miniature painter Nakkaş Sinan Bey. The Sultan is seated with legs crossed and smells a rose; he wears a turban., 1451-1481
Vanderbilt photo identifier: SC.MSS.088.VENI.0382; Public Notes:
Miracle of the Relic of the Cross on the Bridge of S. Lorenzo: detail, This image shows a detail of some of the donors pictured in the foreground, right side of the painting. Here again, Gentile's skill as a realistic portraitist is evident., 1500
Vanderbilt photo identifier: SC.MSS.088.VENI.0396; Public Notes: This photo is from a folder marked, "Venezia 568".
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