Crucifixion of Christ, This image shows Christ crucified with the Virgin Mary to the left and John the Evangelist to the right. There is a landscape in the background., 1455-1470

 Item — Box: 201
Identifier: spc-mss0088-s19-i1452

Scope and Contents

Vanderbilt photo identifier: SC.MSS.088.VENI.1435; Public Notes: This work underwent a restoration in 1949. Here, we do not see angels hovering in the sky, but in other versions, the angels are visible.

Dates

  • Creation: 1455-1470

Creator

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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: John the Evangelist; crucifixion; Virgin Mary; School: Venice; Style period: Renaissance; Technique: painting (technique); Work type: paintings

Full Extent

1 Items : Image Work Type: photographic print ; Image height (in.): 10.2; Image width (in.): 7.4in.

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Physical Description

Medium: oil paint; Physical condition: mounted; Print type: toned black and white; Support: panels (wood)

General

Artist Nationality: Italian; Artist Status: confirmed; Inscription translation text type:

Source

Repository Details

Part of the Vanderbilt University Special Collections and University Archives Repository

Contact:
Special Collections Library
1101 19th Ave. S.
Nashville TN 37212 United States

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