Madonna and Child Enthroned with Saint Peter, Saint Nicholas of Bari, Saint John the Baptist, and Saint Paul, This image shows the Virgin and Child enthroned. Just below and to the sides of the throne base are saints. To the left are St. Peter and St. Nicholas of Bari. To the right are St. John the Baptist and St. Paul. St. Peter holds a walking stick and the keys to the Kingdom. St. Nicholas of Bari wears bishop's vestments and holds a crosier and three golden balls. St. John the Baptist reads a book. St. John holds a sword and a book. Mary holds the Christ Child on her lap, and the Christ Child holds a fruit in his hand., 1502

Item — Box: 189

Identifier: spc-mss0088-s19-i0129

Madonna and Child Enthroned with Saint Peter, Saint Nicholas of Bari, Saint John the Baptist, and Saint Paul, This image shows the Virgin and Child enthroned. Just below and to the sides of the throne base are saints. To the left are St. Peter and St. Nicholas of Bari. To the right are St. John the Baptist and St. Paul. St. Peter holds a walking stick and the keys to the Kingdom. St. Nicholas of Bari wears bishop's vestments and holds a crosier and three golden balls. St. John the Baptist reads a book. St. John holds a sword and a book. Mary holds the Christ Child on her lap, and the Christ Child holds a fruit in his hand.

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Scope and Contents

Vanderbilt photo identifier: SC.MSS.088.VENI.0128; Public Notes:

Dates

Creation: 1502

Creator

Andrea da Murano (alternatively: Murano, Andrea da; Andrea di Giovanni; Andrea Da Murano) (Person)

Conditions Governing Access

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: Virgin Mary; Madonna and Child; Saint Peter; religious art; Jesus Christ; Saint Paul; Saint John the Baptist; Saint Nicholas of Bari; School: Venice; Style period: Renaissance; Technique: painting (technique); Work type: paintings

Full Extent

1 Items ; Image height (in.): 10.1; Image width (in.): 7.6in.

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Additional Description

Physical Description

Medium: tempera; Physical condition: yellowing; Print type: black and white; Support: panels (wood)

General

Artist Nationality: Italian; Artist Status: confirmed; Inscription author: artist; Inscription original text: OPUS ANDREAE DE MURANO 1502; Inscription original text language: Lat; Inscription original text type: signature; Inscription position: on cartellino below Mary's throne; Inscription translation text: The work of Andrea of Murano 1502; Inscription translation text language: English; Inscription translation text type: translation