La Morte di S. Francesco, Marble relief depicts the death of Saint Francis in 1226. The saint is surrounded by his monastic order performing last rites. The scene takes place indoors surrounded by elaborate columns., 1472-76
Scope and Contents
Vanderbilt photo identifier: SC.MSS.088.SCUL.0277; Public Notes: Marble relief belongs to a series of scenes depicted on the Pulpit of Santa Croce, commissioned by Pietro Mellini, a wealthy banker, relief was to be a funeral monument.
Dates
- Creation: 1472-76
Creator
Conditions Governing Access
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Biographical / Historical
Subjects: Sculpture; Marble Relief; Funeral Monuments; Religious Subjects; Franciscans; Death of Saint Francis; Monastic Orders; Scenes from the Life of Saints; Saint Francis; Scenes from the Life of Saint Francis; Style period: Early Renaissance; Technique: sculpting; Work type: sculpture
Full Extent
1 Items : Image Work Type: photographic print ; Image height (in.): 9.9; Image width (in.): 7.8in.
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Physical Description
Medium: marble; Physical condition: good; Print type: black and white; Support:
General
Artist Nationality: Italian; Artist Status: confirmed; Inscription translation text type:
Source
- Pulpit of Santa Croce, Florence, Italy (Repository, Organization)
Repository Details
Part of the Vanderbilt University Special Collections and University Archives Repository
Special Collections Library
1101 19th Ave. S.
Nashville TN 37212 United States
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