Fresco in the Chapel Representing Various Saints, A fresco depicting the Annunciation to the Virgin Mary and the following saints: first row, left to right, either Cosmas or Damian, Andrew, John the Evangelist, Peter and Paul. Second row, left to right, Anthony Abbot, George, John the Baptist, Michael the Archangel, Augustine of Hippo and possibly Julian the Hospitaller. Saint Margaret of Antioch appears to the right of the scene of the Annunciation., ca. 1392
Scope and Contents
Vanderbilt photo identifier: SC.MSS.088.HITA.0120; Public Notes: This piece was created by Giacomo Jaquerio and his workshop.
Dates
- Creation: ca. 1392
Creator
Conditions Governing Access
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Biographical / Historical
Subjects: Saint Augustine; Religious Subjects; Saint Margaret; Saint Julian the Hospitaller; Life of the Virgin Mary; Saint Raphael the Archangel; Anchorite Hermits; Jesus Christ; Demons; Mythological Creatures; Doves; Knights; Bells; Saint Damian; Birds; Clergy; Saint Michael the Archangel; Saint Attributes; Antioch; Armor; Paintings; Swords; Oil Paintings; Animal Skins; Flowers; Chalices; Lilies; Angels; Saint Cosmas; Bishops; Banners; Dragons; Gods; Scrolls; Keys; Hippo; Saint Peter; Saint Paul; Lambs; Animals; God the Father; Plaster Paintings; Crosses; Saint John the Evangelist; Saints; Tondos; Saint Andrew; Flags; Miters; Virgin Mary; Saint Anthony Abbot; Tempera Paintings; Holy Spirit; Annunciation to the Virg; Croziers; Frescoes; Saint John the Baptist; Books; Quills; Canes; New Testament; Biblical Scenes; Saint George; School: Piedmont; Style period: Early Renaissance; Work type:
Full Extent
1 Items ; Image height (in.): 7.9; Image width (in.): 9.8
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Physical Description
Medium: tempera or oil on plaster; Physical condition: worn edges, curling, yellowing, buckling, creases; Print type: black and white; Support:
General
Artist Status: Confirmed
Source
- Castello di Fenis, Fenis, Italy (Repository, Organization)
Repository Details
Part of the Vanderbilt University Special Collections and University Archives Repository
Special Collections Library
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Nashville TN 37212 United States
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