The Holy Family with Mary Magdalene, Image depicting the holy family. The Christ Child sits on the Virgin Mary's lap, with Saint Ann and Saint Joseph present. Joseph is feeding the Christ Child., c. 1590-1595

 Item — Box: 285
Identifier: spc-mss0088-s41-i0364

Scope and Contents

Vanderbilt photo identifier: SC.MSS.088.SPAN.0246; Other stamp identifier: Collezione Contini Bonadossi; Public Notes:

Dates

  • Creation: c. 1590-1595

Creator

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Biographical / Historical

Subjects: Religious Figures; Religious Scenes; Saints; Holy Family; Mary Magdalene; Style period: Late Byzantine; Work type: paintings

Full Extent

1 Items : Image Work Type: photographic print ; Image height (in.): 8.3; Image width (in.): 5.9in.

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Physical Description

Medium: oil paint; Physical condition: Smudges; Print type: black and white; Support: canvas

General

Artist Nationality: Greek active in Spa; Artist Status: confirmed; Inscription translation text type:

Repository Details

Part of the Vanderbilt University Special Collections and University Archives Repository

Contact:
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