Saint Anthony the Abbot in the Wilderness, Scene depicting Anthony Abbot in the wilderness., c. 1435
Scope and Contents
Vanderbilt photo identifier: SC.MSS.088.SIEN.0005; Public Notes: Originally, the painting held a pot of gold, that could be found between the rabbit and the saint, however it has been scrapped away. This work belongs to an elaborate cycle of eight panels representing scenes from the life of Saint Anthony Abbot.
Dates
- Creation: c. 1435
Creator
- Master of the Osservanza (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
This collection may be viewed only in the reading room of Special Collections in the Jean and Alexander Heard Library. Collections should be requested 2-3 days prior to visiting in order to facilitate easier access. For questions or to request a collection, contact specialcollections@vanderbilt.edu.
Biographical / Historical
Subjects: Panel Paintings; Saint Attributes; Saint Anthony Abbot; Paintings; Religious Subjects; Tempera Paintings; Rabbits; Anchorite Hermits; Symbolism; Animals; Gold Medium; Saints; Churches; Crutches; Deer; School: Siena; Style period: Early Renaissance; Work type:
Full Extent
1 Items ; Image height (in.): 10.2; Image width (in.): 7.7
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Physical Description
Medium: tempera and gold on panel; Physical condition: Yellowing; slight curl; buckling.; Print type: black and white; Support:
General
Artist Status: Attributed
Source
- Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York (Repository, Organization)
Repository Details
Part of the Vanderbilt University Special Collections and University Archives Repository
Special Collections Library
1101 19th Ave. S.
Nashville TN 37212 United States
specialcollections@vanderbilt.edu
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