Polyptych of Saint Vincent Ferrer: detail of Saint Vincent Ferrer in lower register, This image shows a detail of the polyptych of Saint Vincent Ferrer. There is a central tier, upper tier, and predella. In the upper tier is a central panel depicting the Dead Christ supported by angels, and the annunciation to the Virgin in the two outer panels. In the central register, there are three panels depicting Saint Vincent Ferrer flanked by Saints Christopher and Sebastian. In this detail we see the central panel of the main register showing Saint Vincent Ferrer. He holds an open text in one hand and a flame in the other. He wears a Domenican habit and there are cherubs behind him., 1460-1465

 Item — Box: 201
Identifier: spc-mss0088-s19-i1428

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Polyptych of Saint Vincent Ferrer: detail of Saint Vincent Ferrer in lower register, This image shows a detail of the polyptych of Saint Vincent Ferrer. There is a central tier, upper tier, and predella. In the upper tier is a central panel depicting the Dead Christ supported by angels, and the annunciation to the Virgin in the two outer panels. In the central register, there are three panels depicting Saint Vincent Ferrer flanked by Saints Christopher and Sebastian. In this detail we see the central panel of the main register showing Saint Vincent Ferrer. He holds an open text in one hand and a flame in the other. He wears a Domenican habit and there are cherubs behind him.

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Scope and Contents

Vanderbilt photo identifier: SC.MSS.088.VENI.1411; Public Notes: This work was commissioned by Saint Vincent Ferrer's religious fraternity.

Dates

  • Creation: 1460-1465

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

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Biographical / Historical

Subjects: central panels; polyptychs; Saint Vincent Ferrer; School: Venice; Style period: Renaissance; Technique: painting (technique); Work type: paintings

Full Extent

1 Items : Image Work Type: photographic print ; Image height (in.): 10.1; Image width (in.): 7.8in.

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

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