Ascension of John the Evangelist, Triptych depicting scenes from the life and death of Saint John the Evangelist. Eight main saints (Bernard, Scholastica, Benedict, John the Baptist, Peter, Romuald, Catherine of Alexandria, and Jerome) in the wing panels with eight smaller ones and scenes from the New Testament., c. 1410-1420

 Item — Box: 65B
Identifier: spc-mss0088-s02-ss01-i3975

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Ascension of John the Evangelist, Triptych depicting scenes from the life and death of Saint John the Evangelist. Eight main saints (Bernard, Scholastica, Benedict, John the Baptist, Peter, Romuald, Catherine of Alexandria, and Jerome) in the wing panels with eight smaller ones and scenes from the New Testament.

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Scope and Contents

Vanderbilt photo identifier: SC.MSS.088.FLOR.3924; Public Notes:

Dates

  • Creation: c. 1410-1420

Creator

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Biographical / Historical

Subjects: Panel Paintings; Benedictines; Religious Subjects; Saint Margaret; Life of the Virgin Mary; Saint Raphael the Archangel; Jesus Christ; Breasts; Symbolism; Tobias; Demons; Alexandria; Saint Gabriel the Archangel; Children; Assisi; Doves; Life of Christ; Saint Michael the Archangel; Clergy; Birds; Annunciaion to the Virg; Saint Scholastica; Saint Attributes; Altarpieces; Animal Skins; Paintings; Swords; Saint Damian; Antioch; Flowers; Lilies; Saint Benedict; Angels; Crowns; Saint Cosmas; Cistercians; Christ in Limbo; Banners; Triptychs; Gods; Palm of Martyrdom; Ermine; Disciples; Keys; Scrolls; Rods of Discipline; Franciscans; Wheels; Saint Peter; Nobles; Stigmata; God the Father; Saint Bernard; Scales; Saint John the Evangelist; Saints; Monastic Orders; Saint Jerome; Cardinals; Saint Francis; Virgin Mary; Saint Agatha; Pincers; Trinity; Tempera Paintings; Holy Spirit; Saint Catherine; Saint John the Baptist; Saint Romuald; Predellas; Books; Quills; New Testament; Biblical Scenes; School: Florence; Style period: Early Renaissance; Work type:

Full Extent

1 Items ; Image height (in.): 10.2; Image width (in.): 8.5

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Additional Description

Physical Description

Medium: tempera on wood panel; Physical condition: Yellowed; slight curl;; Print type: black and white; Support:

General

Artist Status: Confirmed

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Repository Details

Repository Details

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