Certosa di Pavia Altarpiece, Depicted in these panels by Perugino are Saint Michael the Archangel, Saint Raphael the Archangel with Tobias, and Madonna and Child with a angels. These three panels can be found at the National Gallery in London. The figure of God the Father was also done by Perugino. The four church doctors, not original to the altarpiece, were done by Borgognone., ca. 1496-1500

 Item — Box: 166 (2 of 2)
Identifier: spc-mss0088-s12-i0382

Scope and Contents

Vanderbilt photo identifier: SC.MSS.088.LOMB.0383; Public Notes: Borgognone's four church doctors were not original to the altarpiece. Also at Cartosa di Pavia was an annunciation scene by Perugino (no longer known to exist). A lower tier of 6 panels have been cut down.

Dates

  • Creation: ca. 1496-1500

Creator

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Biographical / Historical

Subjects: Panel Paintings; Altarpieces; Paintings; Religious Subjects; Oil Paintings; Madonna and Child; Tempera Paintings; Polyptychs; Angels; Musicians; School: Umbria; Style period: High Renaissance; Work type:

Full Extent

1 Items ; Image height (in.): 9.8; Image width (in.): 7.8

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

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