[Annunciation Altarpiece], Altarpiece depicting (top to down) the crucifixion of Christ, the Annunciation of the Virgin Mary and a row of saints: Martin of Tours, an unidentified papal saint, an unidentified saint, James the Greater, another unidentified papal saint, Anthony Abbot and George.
Scope and Contents
Vanderbilt photo identifier: SC.MSS.088.HITA.0243; Public Notes:
Dates
- Creation: 1930 - 1967
Creator
- Unknown (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
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: Religious Subjects; Saint James the Greater; Anchorite Hermits; Jesus Christ; Spears; Shepherd Staffs; Mythological Creatures; Saint Gabriel the Archangel; Shields; Crucifixes and Crucifixion Scenes; Doves; Life of Christ; Knights; Clergy; Birds; Saint Mart; Saint Attributes; Altarpieces; Paintings; Swords; Oil Paintings; Beggars; Flowers; Popes; Lilies; Angels; Papal Tiaras; Cloaks; Dragons; Tours; Plaster Paintings; Saint John the Evangelist; Saints; Virgin Mary; Saint Anthony Abbot; Tempera Paintings; Holy Spirit; Annunciation to the Virg; Croziers; Frescoes; Books; Canes; New Testament; Biblical Scenes; Saint George; School: Unknown; Style period: High Renaissance; Work type:
Full Extent
1 Items ; Image height (in.): 11; Image width (in.): 8.5
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Physical Description
Medium: tempera or oil on plaster; Physical condition: stained, curling; Print type: black and white; Support:
General
Artist Status: Unknown
Source
- Unknown Repository (Repository, Organization)
Repository Details
Part of the Vanderbilt University Special Collections and University Archives Repository
Special Collections Library
1101 19th Ave. S.
Nashville TN 37212 United States
specialcollections@vanderbilt.edu
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