Coronation of the Virg; Pieta; Annunciation; Saints and Donors, This image shows a polyptych with two tiers. In the lower tier, the central panel depicts the coronation of the Virgin, and the side panels include saints, three in full-length on each side (3 bishop saints, a pope, Saint Jerome, and a monk). The upper tier has a three-dimensional element with the pieta in the center and the annunciation in the two side panels. To each side of this element are 3 half-length saints. Below the coronation of the Virgin scene is a scene of donors. Above the top tier, the carved finials of the frame are topped with saints in bust, carved and gilded., 1400-1410

 Item — Box: 188
Identifier: spc-mss0088-s19-i0056

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Coronation of the Virg; Pieta; Annunciation; Saints and Donors, This image shows a polyptych with two tiers. In the lower tier, the central panel depicts the coronation of the Virgin, and the side panels include saints, three in full-length on each side (3 bishop saints, a pope, Saint Jerome, and a monk). The upper tier has a three-dimensional element with the pieta in the center and the annunciation in the two side panels. To each side of this element are 3 half-length saints. Below the coronation of the Virgin scene is a scene of donors. Above the top tier, the carved finials of the frame are topped with saints in bust, carved and gilded.

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Scope and Contents

Vanderbilt photo identifier: SC.MSS.088.VENI.0056; Public Notes: The photograph was originally housed in a folder marked, "Teramo; opera firmata; 1400-1410"

Dates

  • Creation: 1400-1410

Creator

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Biographical / Historical

Subjects: Virgin Mary; altarpieces; Annunciation; religious art; Jesus Christ; polyptychs; saints; Saint Jerome; finials; donors; coronations; pieta; School: Venice; Style period: Renaissance; Technique: painting (technique); Work type: paintings

Full Extent

1 Items : Image Work Type: photographic print ; Image height (in.): 7.8; Image width (in.): 10.5in.

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

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