Assumption of the Virgin, Panel depicting the assumption of the Virgin with saints Catherine of Alexandria and Francis of Assisi. Prophets Moses and David with an annunciation scene above. Predellas scenes show the death of the Virgin Mary, Catherine and the wheel, and the stigmatization of Saint Francis, and possibly two kneeling female monastic patrons., 1437

 Item — Box: 66
Identifier: spc-mss0088-s02-ss01-i4055

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Assumption of the Virgin, Panel depicting the assumption of the Virgin with saints Catherine of Alexandria and Francis of Assisi. Prophets Moses and David with an annunciation scene above. Predellas scenes show the death of the Virgin Mary, Catherine and the wheel, and the stigmatization of Saint Francis, and possibly two kneeling female monastic patrons.

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Scope and Contents

Vanderbilt photo identifier: SC.MSS.088.FLOR.4004; Public Notes:

Dates

  • Creation: 1437

Creator

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Biographical / Historical

Subjects: Panel Paintings; Benedictines; Religious Subjects; Palm Branches; Life of the Virgin Mary; Patrons; Anchorite Hermits; Symbolism; Alexandria; King David; Assisi; Saint Gabriel the Archangel; Bows; Prophets; Clergy; Saint Attributes; Altarpieces; Paintings; Golden Legend; Popes; Saint Benedict; Angels; Crowns; Papal Tiaras; Judah; Palm of Martyrdom; Disciples; Franciscans; Saint Fabian; Rods of Discipline; Wheels; Israel; Martyrdom; Nobles; Stigmata; Girdles; Monastic Orders; Saints; Saint Jerome; Saint Francis; Virgin Mary; Saint Anthony Abbot; Tempera Paintings; Saint Catherine; Assumption of the Virg; Annunciation to the Virg; Kings; Croziers; Apocryphal; Moses; Predellas; Death of the Virg; Books; Arrows; Saint Thomas; New Testament; Saint Sebastian; Biblical Scenes; School: Florence; Style period: Early Renaissance; Work type:

Full Extent

1 Items ; Image height (in.): 7.8; Image width (in.): 9.9

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

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