Madonna in Adoration of the Child, This image shows the Madonna and Child. Here, the Christ Child sits on a parapet, holds a cross-topped orb, and give the sign of blessing. The Madonna stands behind the parapet, which also holds an open book, and holds her hands in adoration of the Child, while two angels do the same as they hover to her left and right., 1460-1480
Scope and Contents
Vanderbilt photo identifier: SC.MSS.088.VENI.0630; Public Notes:
Dates
- Creation: 1460-1480
Creator
- Vittore Crivelli (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; religious subjects; parapets; Christ Child; books; angels; School: Venice; Style period: Renaissance; Technique: painting (technique); Work type: paintings
Full Extent
1 Items : Image Work Type: photographic print ; Image height (in.): 5.5; Image width (in.): 3.2in.
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.; Artist Nationality: Italian; Artist Status: confirmed; Inscription translation text type:
Source
- Bayer Collection, New York, New York (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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