Madonna and Child enthroned with Saint John the Baptist, a holy bishop, angels, and a donor, This image shows the Madonna and Child. Here, in the center of the composition, the Virgin and Child are enthroned, with the Christ Child sitting on Mary's lap as he gives the sign of blessing. To the left is Saint John the Baptist and two small standing angels, to the right are a bishop saint and a kneeling donor. To either side of them are angel musicians. A garland of fruit hangs above the scene., 1484

 Item — Box: 199
Identifier: spc-mss0088-s19-i1170

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Madonna and Child enthroned with Saint John the Baptist, a holy bishop, angels, and a donor, This image shows the Madonna and Child. Here, in the center of the composition, the Virgin and Child are enthroned, with the Christ Child sitting on Mary's lap as he gives the sign of blessing. To the left is Saint John the Baptist and two small standing angels, to the right are a bishop saint and a kneeling donor. To either side of them are angel musicians. A garland of fruit hangs above the scene.

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Scope and Contents

Vanderbilt photo identifier: SC.MSS.088.VENI.1155; Public Notes:

Dates

  • Creation: 1484

Creator

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Biographical / Historical

Subjects: angel musicians; Madonna and Child; bishop saints; Saint John the Baptist; donors; School: Venice; Style period: Renaissance; Technique: painting (technique); Work type: paintings

Full Extent

1 Items : Image Work Type: photographic print ; Image height (in.): 5.1; Image width (in.): 9.7in.

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

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