Madonna and Child (detail of Certosa Polyptych), This image shows the central panel of the lower tier of a polyptych. In this panel, the Virgin and child are depicted. They are enthroned, and Mary is being crowned queen of Heaven by two angels. The Christ Child sleeps as He stretches across her lap. The throne is surrounded by foliage, and the throne itself is decorated with a carved relief of foliage. Also in this image, there is a partial view of the Saint Jerome panel to the left There, Saint Jerome wears the garb of a hermit and holds the Vulgate while a lion lies behind him in the rocky terrain., 1450-1450

Item — Box: 189

Identifier: spc-mss0088-s19-i0194

Madonna and Child (detail of Certosa Polyptych), This image shows the central panel of the lower tier of a polyptych. In this panel, the Virgin and child are depicted. They are enthroned, and Mary is being crowned queen of Heaven by two angels. The Christ Child sleeps as He stretches across her lap. The throne is surrounded by foliage, and the throne itself is decorated with a carved relief of foliage. Also in this image, there is a partial view of the Saint Jerome panel to the left There, Saint Jerome wears the garb of a hermit and holds the Vulgate while a lion lies behind him in the rocky terrain.

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Scope and Contents

Vanderbilt photo identifier: SC.MSS.088.VENI.0193; Public Notes: This work is thought to be the first major collaborative work between the brothers Antonio and Bartolomeo Vivarini.; Originally in a subfolder with the notes: Bologna 205; OPERA FIRMATA E DATATA 1450; Antonio con Bartolommeo

Dates

Creation: 1450-1450

Creator

Antonio Vivarini (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; religious art; Jesus Christ; angels; crowns; Saint Jerome; School: Venice; Style period: Renaissance; Technique: painting (technique); Work type: paintings

Full Extent

1 Items : Image Work Type: photographic print ; Image height (in.): 10.4; Image width (in.): 7.8in.

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Additional Description

Physical Description

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

General

Part of master image SC.MSS.088.VENI.0192; Artist Nationality: Italian; Artist Status: confirmed; Inscription author: artist; Inscription original text: AN. DNI. MCCCCL. HOC. OP. IN. CEPTVM. FVIT. ET. PREFECTVM. VENETIIS. AB. ANTONIO./ ET. BARTOLOMEO. FRIB. DE. MVRANO. NI. V. POT. MAX. OB. MONVMETVM. R. P. D. NI. CAR. OLIS. +; Ave Maria, gratia plena, Domiinus tecum. Benedicta tu in mulieribus...; Inscription original text language: Lat; Inscription original text type: signature; text; Inscription position: Bottom of central panel, lower tier, on frame; Mary's nimbus; Inscription translation text: ...1450...this work was begun and completed in Venice by Antonio and Bartolomeo brothers of Murano...; Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee. Blessed are thou amongst women...(abbreviated form of prayer, "Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee. Blessed art thou amongst women and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus. Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now, and in the hour of our death. Amen."); Inscription translation text language: English; Inscription translation text type: translation