Saint Mark, This image shows an architectural interior with Saint Mark standing controposto reading a book. He stands under a barrel vault., 1465
Scope and Contents
Vanderbilt photo identifier: SC.MSS.088.VENI.0360; Public Notes: Originally from the Basilica of Saint Mark, Venice. /// From folder labeled "Venezia, S. Marco" and "Opera Firmata 1465 circa"
Dates
- Creation: 1465
Creator
- Gentile Bellini (alternatively: Gentilis Bellini; Gentile Bellini Pittore Antico Veneziano) (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: religious art; books; saints; arches; Saint Mark; School: Venice; Style period: Renaissance; Technique: painting (technique); Work type: paintings
Full Extent
1 Items : Image Work Type: photographic print ; Image height (in.): 9.8; Image width (in.): 5in.
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Physical Description
Medium: tempera; Physical condition: mounted; stained; yellowing; faded; Print type: black and white; Support: panels (wood)
General
Artist Nationality: Italian; Artist Status: confirmed; Inscription author: artist; Inscription original text: 1. S. Marcus 2. Gentilis; Inscription original text language: Lat; Inscription original text type: signature; text; Inscription position: 1. at base of image 2. base of left pillar; Inscription translation text: 1. St. Mark 2. Gentile; Inscription translation text language: English; Inscription translation text type: translation
Source
- Museo Diocesano d'Arte Sacra S. Apollonia, Venice (Repository, Organization)
Repository Details
Part of the Vanderbilt University Special Collections and University Archives Repository
Special Collections Library
1101 19th Ave. S.
Nashville TN 37212 United States
specialcollections@vanderbilt.edu
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