Annunciation to the Virgin Triptych, Annunciation to the Virgin Mary. Saints (left to right) are Saint Michael the Archangel, Saint James the Lesser, Saint Margaret of Antioch, and Saint John the Evangelist. In the predella below are the scenes of the miracle of the bull of Gargano, the Nativity, and Saint John in the cauldron of boiling oil., 1414

 Item — Box: 63
Identifier: spc-mss0088-s02-ss01-i3545

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Annunciation to the Virgin Triptych, Annunciation to the Virgin Mary. Saints (left to right) are Saint Michael the Archangel, Saint James the Lesser, Saint Margaret of Antioch, and Saint John the Evangelist. In the predella below are the scenes of the miracle of the bull of Gargano, the Nativity, and Saint John in the cauldron of boiling oil.

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Scope and Contents

Vanderbilt photo identifier: SC.MSS.088.FLOR.3497; Public Notes:

Dates

  • Creation: 1414

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

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Biographical / Historical

Subjects: Panel Paintings; Religious Subjects; Saint Margaret; Life of the Virgin Mary; Saint James the Lesser; Jesus Christ; Symbolism; Saint Gabriel the Archangel; Crucifixes and Crucifixion Scenes; Life of Christ; Saint Michael the Archangel; Saint Attributes; Altarpieces; Armor; Paintings; Swords; Antioch; Flowers; Cherubs; Lilies; Angels; Staffs; Gargano; Dragons; Saint Joseph; Triptychs; Gods; Bulls; Miracles; Saint Paul; Martyrdom; Animals; God the Father; Crosses; Saints; Virgin Mary; Shepherds; Tempera Paintings; Annunciation to the Virg; Predellas; Nativity; Books; Quills; Adoration of the Shepherds; New Testament; Seraphim; Biblical Scenes; School: Florence; Style period: Early Renaissance; Work type:

Full Extent

1 Items ; Image height (in.): 7.8; Image width (in.): 7.6

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Additional Description

Physical Description

Medium: tempera on wood panel; Physical condition: Curling; Accretions; Yellowing; Scratches; Fingerprints;; Print type: black and white; Support:

General

Artist Status: Confirmed

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Repository Details

Repository Details

Part of the Vanderbilt University Special Collections and University Archives Repository

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