Nativity of Jesus with Apostles and Saints - from the Conversano Polyptych, This polyptych includes the Nativity of Christ in the center panel, with four saints flanking the scene on either side. Above the central panel is the entombment of Christ. Below the central panel and the saints are 13 figures: the apostles flanking Christ. The saints to the left of the Nativity are Ss. Francis, Andrew, John the Baptist, and Peter. The saints to the right of the central panel are Saints Paul, Jerome, Dominic, and Theodore., 1475

Item — Box: 190

Identifier: spc-mss0088-s19-i0279

Nativity of Jesus with Apostles and Saints - from the Conversano Polyptych, This polyptych includes the Nativity of Christ in the center panel, with four saints flanking the scene on either side. Above the central panel is the entombment of Christ. Below the central panel and the saints are 13 figures: the apostles flanking Christ. The saints to the left of the Nativity are Ss. Francis, Andrew, John the Baptist, and Peter. The saints to the right of the central panel are Saints Paul, Jerome, Dominic, and Theodore.

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Scope and Contents

Vanderbilt photo identifier: SC.MSS.088.VENI.0278; Public Notes: The text, "I Vivarini", by Rodolfo Pallucchini, notes that this work was completed by Bartolomeo and his workshop, citing Borenius (1912) and Berenson (1932), stating that the only evidence of Bartolomeo's hand is in the general composition and intensity of color. They call the altarpiece "rough." The text also cites Planiscig (1921-22) in noting this work echoes the "Adoration of the Child" by Antonio Vivarini, from S. Francesco di Padova, now in Prague.

Dates

Creation: 1475

Creator

Bartolomeo Vivarini (Workshop) (alternatively: Vivarini, Bartolommeo; Bartolommeo Vivarini; Bartolomeo 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: Jesus Christ; Saint Dominic; church models; saints; crosses; keys; Life of Christ; swords; religious art; books; tombs; saint attributes; Madonna and Child; Saint Peter; Saint Paul; Saint Theodore; lambs; angels; Saint Jerome; cardinal hats; Saint Andrew; Saint Francis; Virgin Mary; apostles; Saint John the Baptist; nativities; School: Venice; Style period: Renaissance; Technique: painting (technique); Work type: paintings

Full Extent

1 Items : Image Work Type: photographic print ; Image height (in.): 7.9; Image width (in.): 10.3in.

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Additional Description

Physical Description

Medium: tempera; gold leaf; Physical condition: mounted; worn edges; curling; yellowing; stained; buckling; faded; Print type: black and white; Support: panels (wood)

General

Artist Nationality: Italian; Artist Status: confirmed; Inscription author: artist; Inscription original text: 1. HOC OPUS SUMPTIBUS DOMINI ANTHONII DE CHARITATE CA/NONICI ECCELESIE/DE CONVERSANO IN FORMAN REDACTUM EST.1475 2. OPUS FACTUM VENETIIS PER BARTHOLOMEUM VIVARINUM...; Inscription original text language: Lat; Inscription original text type: signature; Inscription position: 1. bottom of central panel 2. on cornice; Inscription translation text: 1. This work's costs were reduced for the charity of the canons of the church of Conversano by Anthony. 2. Work was made in Venice by Bartolomeo Vivarini.; Inscription translation text type: