Coronation of the Virgin, In this image is shown an altarpiece depicting the coronation of the Virgin by Antonio Vivarini and his brother-in-law Giovanni d'Alemagna. The image is packed full of figures. In the upper center, atop a grand throne, Christ crowns Mary Queen of Heaven, while God the Father sits behind them both and the dove of the Holy Spirit hovers over their heads. Under the columns of the throne's base, holy innocents hold the instruments of Christ's Passion. In front of the throne's base, the four Evangelists sit, with their symbols at their feet. To either side of the Evangelists, the four church fathers sit, two to either side, holding their attributes. Behind the church fathers are female martyrs, packed into a row on each side. Behind them on each side are three rows of male saints and prophets. Above the rows of male saints are three rows of angels., 1444, Photographed in c. 1930-1960

Item — Box: 189

Identifier: spc-mss0088-s19-i0157

Coronation of the Virgin, In this image is shown an altarpiece depicting the coronation of the Virgin by Antonio Vivarini and his brother-in-law Giovanni d'Alemagna. The image is packed full of figures. In the upper center, atop a grand throne, Christ crowns Mary Queen of Heaven, while God the Father sits behind them both and the dove of the Holy Spirit hovers over their heads. Under the columns of the throne's base, holy innocents hold the instruments of Christ's Passion. In front of the throne's base, the four Evangelists sit, with their symbols at their feet. To either side of the Evangelists, the four church fathers sit, two to either side, holding their attributes. Behind the church fathers are female martyrs, packed into a row on each side. Behind them on each side are three rows of male saints and prophets. Above the rows of male saints are three rows of angels.

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Scope and Contents

Vanderbilt photo identifier: SC.MSS.088.VENI.0156; Public Notes: This work was copied by Michele Giambono in 1448, a photo of which is also in our collection, please see SC.MSS.088.VENI.0156.

Dates

Creation: 1444
Creation: Photographed in c. 1930-1960

Creator

Antonio Vivarini (alternatively: Antonio Vivarini; Vivarini, Antonio Da Murano; Antonio 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; doves; religious art; Holy Spirit; Jesus Christ; evangelists; saints; God the Father; angels; Coronation of the Virg; putti; saint attributes; School: Venice; Style period: Renaissance; Technique: painting (technique); Work type: paintings

Full Extent

1 Items : Image Work Type: photographic print ; Image height (in.): 10.2; Image width (in.): 7.9in.

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Additional Description

Physical Description

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

General

Artist Nationality: Italian; Artist Status: confirmed; Inscription author: artist; Inscription original text: "xpofol de fereraitaia.zuane?" e/antonio de muran pnse. 1444.; Inscription original text language: Lat; Inscription original text type: text; Inscription position: bottom center; Inscription translation text: ...Antonio da Murano painted it 1444.; Inscription translation text language: English; Inscription translation text type: translation