Madonna and Child, This image shows the Virgin holding the standing Christ Child on a parapet, upon which rests an open book. The Christ Child looks out at the viewer, giving the sign of blessing and wearing a coral necklace., 1440-1450

Item — Box: 191

Identifier: spc-mss0088-s19-i0452

Madonna and Child, This image shows the Virgin holding the standing Christ Child on a parapet, upon which rests an open book. The Christ Child looks out at the viewer, giving the sign of blessing and wearing a coral necklace.

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Scope and Contents

Vanderbilt photo identifier: SC.MSS.088.VENI.0446; Public Notes:

Dates

Creation: 1440-1450

Creator

Jacopo Bellini (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; Jesus Christ; Virgin Mary; Madonna and Child; School: Venice; Style period: Renaissance; Technique: painting (technique); Work type: paintings

Full Extent

1 Items : Image Work Type: photographic print ; Image height (in.): 10.9; Image width (in.): 7in.

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: Jacopo Bellini; Inscription original text language: Lat; Inscription original text type: signature; Inscription position: on label on parapet; Inscription translation text: Jacopo Bellini; Inscription translation text language: English; Inscription translation text type: translation