Polyptych, Polyptych with Christ triumphant and saints. Predella scenes from the life of Christ.

 Item — Box: 40A
Identifier: spc-mss0088-s03-i1321

Scope and Contents

Vanderbilt photo identifier: SC.MSS.088.SIEN.1323; Original stamp identifier: 4282; Public Notes:

Dates

  • Creation: 1930 - 1967

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 Matthew; Religious Subjects; Saint Agnes; Saint Dismas; Resurrection of Christ; Polyptychs; Jesus Christ; Rome; Symbolism; Cleophas; Alexandria; Saint Mary Salome; Crucifixes and Crucifixion Scenes; Life of Christ; Clergy; Descent from the Cross; Saint Mark; Birds; Saint Attributes; Altarpieces; Animal Skins; Paintings; Swords; Deacons; Angels; Crowns; Three Maries; Bishops; Banners; Memento Mori; Saint Joseph; Palm of Martyrdom; Saint Mary Magdalene; Keys; Wheels; Saint Peter; Saint Paul; Soldiers; Nobles; Animals; Lambs; Entombment of Christ; Saint Longinus; Saint Mary; Crosses; Saint John the Evangelist; Saints; Monastic Orders; Gesmas; Christ Carrying the Cross; Knives; Virgin Mary; Miters; Tempera Paintings; Saint Luke; Saint Catherine; Croziers; Flagellation of Christ; Arimathea; Casting Lots; Saint Nicodemus; Lions; Oxen; Predellas; Saint Bartholomew; Quills; Books; Eagles; Saint John the Baptist; New Testament; Biblical Scenes; School: Siena; Style period: Early Renaissance; Work type:

Full Extent

1 Items ; Image height (in.): 6.1; Image width (in.): 7.6

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Physical Description

Medium: tempera on wood panel; Physical condition: Slight yellowing.; Print type: black and white; Support:

General

Artist Status: Unknown

Source

Repository Details

Part of the Vanderbilt University Special Collections and University Archives Repository

Contact:
Special Collections Library
1101 19th Ave. S.
Nashville TN 37212 United States

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