Madonna and Child Polyptych, Large, detailed altarpiece featuring the Madonna and child with saints, as well as scenes from the life of the Virgin Mary and Christ, and a predella showing the Crucifixion., 1375
Scope and Contents
Vanderbilt photo identifier: SC.MSS.088.FLOR.2817; Public Notes: A collaboration with Tommaso del Mazza (Tommaso di Marco), this altarpiece was severly damaged in World War II.
Dates
- Creation: 1375
Creator
- Pietro Nelli (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: Saint James the Lesser; Figures; Altarpieces; Melchior; Crowns; Coronation of the Virg; Saint Joachim; Saint Joseph; Presentation of the Virg; Entombment of Christ; God the Father; Saint Anne; Saint Andrew; Virgin Mary; Pieta; Saint Catherine; Saint Matthias; Annunciation to the Virg; Long Hair; Quills; Saint Thomas; Panel Paintings; Saint James the Greater; Polyptychs; Spears; Saint Stephen; Symbolism; Saint Simon; Goldfinches; Swords; Deacons; Musicians; Staffs; Magi; Stars; Saint Mary Magdalene; Disciples; Saint Peter; Nobles; Balthasar; Saint John the Evangelist; Saint Thaddeus; Knives; Tempera Paintings; Assumption of the Virg; Predellas; Death of the Virg; Biblical Scenes; Religious Subjects; Coral; Annunciation to the Shepherds; Jesus Christ; Clergy; Armor; Golden Legend; Saint Philip; Ointment Jars; Gods; Keys; Wheels; Girdles; Saints; Adoration of the Magi; Saint Laurence; Shepherds; Saint Bartholomew; Books; Marriage of the Virg; New Testament; Saint Matthew; Life of the Virgin Mary; Gridirons; Alexandria; Saint Gabriel the Archangel; Life of Christ; Birds; Saint Attributes; Paintings; Caspar; Angels; Palm of Martyrdom; Scrolls; Madonna and Child; Crosses; Birth of the Virg; Apocryphal; Nativity; School: Florence; Style period: Early Renaissance; Work type:
Full Extent
1 Items ; Image height (in.): 9.2; Image width (in.): 7.4
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Physical Description
Medium: tempera on wood panel; Physical condition: yellowing, accretions, stained; Print type: black and white; Support:
General
Artist Status: Confirmed; Date of destruction: 1939-1945; Inscription translation text type:
Source
- Chiesa Collegiata di Santa Maria, Impruneta, Italy (Repository, Organization)
Repository Details
Part of the Vanderbilt University Special Collections and University Archives Repository
Special Collections Library
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Nashville TN 37212 United States
specialcollections@vanderbilt.edu
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