San Zeno Altarpiece, Polyptych of the Madonna and child with saints (John the Baptist, Laurence, Gregory the Great, Benedict, Peter, Paul, John the Evangelist, Zeno of Verona, and James the Greater) and angels. Included are three biblical scenes from the life of Christ: Garden of Gethsemane, the crucifixion and his resurrection., 1457 - 1459

 Item — Box: 182
Identifier: spc-mss0088-s16-i0187

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San Zeno Altarpiece, Polyptych of the Madonna and child with saints (John the Baptist, Laurence, Gregory the Great, Benedict, Peter, Paul, John the Evangelist, Zeno of Verona, and James the Greater) and angels. Included are three biblical scenes from the life of Christ: Garden of Gethsemane, the crucifixion and his resurrection.

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Scope and Contents

Vanderbilt photo identifier: SC.MSS.088.PADU.0181; Public Notes:

Dates

  • Creation: 1457 - 1459

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

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Biographical / Historical

Subjects: Panel Paintings; Benedictines; Religious Subjects; Saint James the Greater; Resurrection of Christ; Polyptychs; Jesus Christ; Gridirons; Symbolism; Pillars; Crucifixes and Crucifixion Scenes; Life of Christ; Clergy; Saint Zeno; Saint Attributes; Altarpieces; Animal Skins; Paintings; Popes; Saint Benedict; Deacons; Angels; Papal Tiaras; Staffs; Three Maries; Fruit; Palm of Martyrdom; Keys; Madonna and Child; Saint Peter; Saint Paul; Soldiers; Tombs; Saint Gregory the Great; Crosses; Monastic Orders; Saints; Saint John the Evangelist; Verona; Virgin Mary; Saint Laurence; Tempera Paintings; Croziers; Saint John the Baptist; Predellas; Books; Musical Instruments; School: Padua; Style period: Early Renaissance; Work type:

Full Extent

1 Items ; Image height (in.): 9.1; Image width (in.): 7.8

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Additional Description

Physical Description

Medium: tempera on wood panel; Physical condition: slight curl, slight yellowing; Print type: black and white; Support:

General

Artist Status: Confirmed

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Repository Details

Repository Details

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