Madonna and Child Enthroned: detail from polyptych, This image shows a detail of the central panel of the polyptych seen in our SC.MSS.088.VENI.0614. Here, the Virgin and Child are enthroned, the Christ Child stands in Mary's lap, gently supported by her, and holds an orb surmounted by a cross and gives the sign of blessing., 1475
Scope and Contents
Vanderbilt photo identifier: SC.MSS.088.VENI.0615; Public Notes:
Dates
- Creation: 1475
Creator
- Pietro Alemanno (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: Madonna and Child; Jesus Christ; Virgin Mary; religious subjects; School: Venice; Style period: Renaissance; Technique: painting (technique); Work type: paintings
Full Extent
1 Items : Image Work Type: photographic print ; Image height (in.): 10; Image width (in.): 6.4in.
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Physical Description
Medium: tempera; Physical condition: yellowing; Print type: black and white; Support: panels (wood)
General
Part of master image SC.MSS.088.VENI.0614; Artist Nationality: Italian; Artist Status: confirmed; Inscription author: artist; Inscription original text: MCCCCLXXV; Inscription original text language: Lat; Inscription original text type: text; Inscription position: on base of throne; Inscription translation text: 1475; Inscription translation text language: English; Inscription translation text type: translation
Source
- Pinacoteca di Brera, Milan, Italy (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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