Assumption of the Virgin, Scene of the Virgin Mary's ascension with saints and disciples below., 1515

 Item — Box: 129
Identifier: spc-mss0088-s04-i1860

Scope and Contents

Vanderbilt photo identifier: SC.MSS.088.UMBR.1869; Public Notes: Painting is signed by the artist. Polyptych has been separated among several collections. Originally painted for Collegiata church of Salvatore in Aso.

Dates

  • Creation: 1515

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

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Biographical / Historical

Subjects: Panel Paintings; Benedictines; Life of the Virgin Mary; Polyptychs; Gridirons; Symbolism; Saint Scholastica; Saint Attributes; Altarpieces; Paintings; Swords; Oil Paintings; Flowers; Saint Benedict; Lilies; Angels; Ointment Jars; Saint Mary Magdalene; Disciples; Keys; Saint Peter; Saint Paul; Monastic Orders; Saints; Saint John the Evangelist; Virgin Mary; Saint Laurence; Tempera Paintings; Croziers; Assumption of the Virg; Apocryphal; Biblical Scenes; School: Umbria; Style period: Early Renaissance; Work type:

Full Extent

1 Items ; Image height (in.): 7.9; Image width (in.): 10.1

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Physical Description

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

General

Artist Status: Confirmed

Source

Repository Details

Part of the Vanderbilt University Special Collections and University Archives Repository

Contact:
Special Collections Library
1101 19th Ave. S.
Nashville TN 37212 United States

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