Visitation (from the Life of the Virgin), This image shows the visitation of Elizabeth with Mary. Here, underneath arched architecture, Elizabeth visits with Mary, embracing her and speaking to her; other figures are under the surrounding arches. The building is topped with friezes and pediments., 1451

 Item — Box: 188
Identifier: spc-mss0088-s19-i0052

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Visitation (from the Life of the Virgin), This image shows the visitation of Elizabeth with Mary. Here, underneath arched architecture, Elizabeth visits with Mary, embracing her and speaking to her; other figures are under the surrounding arches. The building is topped with friezes and pediments.

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Scope and Contents

Vanderbilt photo identifier: SC.MSS.088.VENI.0052; Public Notes: "The arched architecture in this mosaic repeats identical forms in a drawing by Jacopo Bellini dated 1451" (Web Gallery of Art). //

Part of the mosaic programme of S. Marco, depicting the life cycle of the Virgin. // Photograph was originally housed in a folder labeled "Mosaici - S. Marco. Capella dei Mascoli. Opera Firmata. L'auto di 1)Castagno 2)Mantegna. nella capella, e discusso."

Dates

  • Creation: 1451

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This collection may be viewed only in the reading room of Special Collections in the Jean and Alexander Heard Library. Collections should be requested 2-3 days prior to visiting in order to facilitate easier access. For questions or to request a collection, contact specialcollections@vanderbilt.edu.

Biographical / Historical

Subjects: friezes; Virgin Mary; Life of the Virg; architecture; religious art; columns; Saint Elizabeth; arches; trees; School: Venice; Style period: Renaissance; Technique: mosaic (technique); Work type: mosaics

Full Extent

1 Items : Image Work Type: photographic print ; Image height (in.): 9.9; Image width (in.): 7.6in.

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Additional Description

Physical Description

Medium: tesserae; Physical condition: mounted; stained; yellowing; Print type: toned black and white; Support: plaster

General

Part of master image SC.MSS.088.VENI.0050; Artist Nationality: Italian; Artist Status: confirmed; Inscription translation text type:

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