Crucifixion with Virgin and Saints, Detail of the upper portion of the tabernacle. Saints surrounding the scene of the Crucifixion in the form of an arch are the Virgin Mary during the Annunciation, God the Father, and Saint Gabriel the Archangel. On either side of the arch are Saints Blaise and Christopher. Above the saints is the resurrection of Christ., 1492

 Item — Box: 123
Identifier: spc-mss0088-s04-i0753

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Crucifixion with Virgin and Saints, Detail of the upper portion of the tabernacle. Saints surrounding the scene of the Crucifixion in the form of an arch are the Virgin Mary during the Annunciation, God the Father, and Saint Gabriel the Archangel. On either side of the arch are Saints Blaise and Christopher. Above the saints is the resurrection of Christ.

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Scope and Contents

Vanderbilt photo identifier: SC.MSS.088.UMBR.0747; Public Notes: On the shield of one of the sleeping soldiers is "SPQR" (Senatus Populusque Romanus).

Dates

  • Creation: 1492

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

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Biographical / Historical

Subjects: Panel Paintings; Religious Subjects; Annunciation; Jesus Christ; Symbolism; Saint Gabriel the Archangel; Crucifixes and Crucifixion Scenes; Saint Blaise; Saint Attributes; Wool Combs; Paintings; Tabernacles; God the Father; Saint John the Evangelist; Saints; Suns; Resurrection; Virgin Mary; Tempera Paintings; Saint Christopher; Children; School: Umbria; Style period: High Renaissance; Work type:

Full Extent

1 Items ; Image height (in.): 7.7; Image width (in.): 10.1

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Additional Description

Physical Description

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

General

Part of master image SC.MSS.088.UMBR.0745; Artist Status: Attributed; Inscription translation text type:

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Repository Details

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Part of the Vanderbilt University Special Collections and University Archives Repository

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