Box 188
Contains 128 Results:
The Conversion and Death of the Husband of St. Monica, In this image is the scene of St. Monica converting her husband to Christianity as he is on his deathbed. She holds a crucifix and points upward. He gazes u; at her from his pillow. Two young women stand behind her. The scene is set inside a room with a brocade curtain and an arched doorway., 1441, Photographed in c. 1880-before 1929
Madonna & Child with Saints Philip and Agnes, This image shows a polyptych with the Virgin and Child in the center, St. Philip to the left and St. Agnes to the right. The Virgin and Child sit on an ornate carpet, with the Child sitting on the Virgin's lap. To the right stands St. Agnes, who holds a martyr's palm and a lamb. St. Philip stands to the left and holds a staff surmounted by a cross and a book., 1450
Vanderbilt photo identifier: SC.MSS.088.VENI.0001; Original stamp identifier: K-1101; Other stamp identifier: Kress Collection; Public Notes: Artist also known as Donato Veneziano and Donato de'Bardi.
The Lion of St. Mark between St. Jerome and St. Augustine, This image shows the lion of St. Mark in the center, flanked by St. Jerome and St. Augustine. Behind them is Venice. The lion holds an open book, and the saints each hold an inscribed banner., 1459
Vanderbilt photo identifier: SC.MSS.088.VENI.0002; Public Notes: Artist also known as Donato Veneziano and Donato de'Bardi.
The Lion of Saint Mark between Saint Jerome and Saint Augustine - detail, This image shows a detail of a larger work of St. Mark's lion, St. Jerome, St. Augustine, and the lagoon of Venice. Here we see a detail view of the water and boats behind the lion's body., 1459
Vanderbilt photo identifier: SC.MSS.088.VENI.0003; Public Notes: Artist also known as Donato Veneziano and Donato de'Bardi.
Photography negative #2872
Polyptych, This image shows pieces of a polyptych assembled together but not in their original frame. There are three tiers. In the top tier is the crucifixion scene with an angel to each side. In the middle tier are half-length figures: Ss. Francis, Mary Magdalene, Scholastica, and Benedict. In the bottom central tier are full-length figures: Ss. Christopher, Paul, Peter, John the Baptist, and Michael the Archangel., 1447
Vanderbilt photo identifier: SC.MSS.088.VENI.0004; Public Notes:
Saint Peter - detail of polyptych, This image shows a detail from a polyptych. It shows the central panel of the main tier. Here, we see St. Peter enthroned, wearing papal vestments and giving the sign of blessing. He holds a book and the keys to the Kingdom of Heaven. This panel is still in the remnants of an Italianate Gothic, carved and gilded frame., 1447
Vanderbilt photo identifier: SC.MSS.088.VENI.0005; Public Notes:
Saint Christopher and Saint Michael - detail of polyptych, This image shows a detail of two panels from a polyptych. These panels are from the main (lower) tier of the 3-tiered polyptych. Here, we see, in full-length, St. Christopher and St. Michael Archangel. St. Christopher stands in front of a rocky landscape and holds a walking stick while the baby Christ sits on his shoulders. St. Michael spears a demon., 1447
Vanderbilt photo identifier: SC.MSS.088.VENI.0006; Public Notes:
Crucifixion with Angels - detail of polyptych, This image shows the three panels from the top tier of a polyptych. The central panel depicts the crucifixion scene, with Christ on the cross and Mary and John to either side of the cross. At the foot of the cross is a skull, referring to the place name, "the place of the skull". At the top of the cross is a banner reading, "INRI". In the side panels are angels, one in each panel, with their hands clasped in penitence and adoration., 1447
Vanderbilt photo identifier: SC.MSS.088.VENI.0007; Public Notes:
Crucifixion - detail of polyptych, This image shows a detail from a three-tiered polyptych. Here, we see the center panel which depicts the scene of the Crucifixion. Christ is seen on the cross, crucified, and Mary and John stand to either side of the cross. They are in a rocky landscape. At the base of the cross is a skull, referring to the site name, "the place of the skull". There is a sign at the top of the cross reading "INRI"., 1447
Vanderbilt photo identifier: SC.MSS.088.VENI.0008; Public Notes:
Saint Mary Magdalene - detail of polyptych, This image shows a detail from a three-tiered polyptych. Here, we see a panel from the second tier, depicting St. Mary Magdalene in half-length view. She gives the sign of blessing and holds an ointment jar., 1447
Vanderbilt photo identifier: SC.MSS.088.VENI.0009; Public Notes:
Saint Scholastica - detail of polyptych, This image shows a detail of a panel from a three-tiered polyptych. The panel is from the second tier and shows a half-length figure of St. Scholastica. She wears the habit of her order and holds a dove and a crosier., 1447
Vanderbilt photo identifier: SC.MSS.088.VENI.0010; Public Notes:
Saint Francis - detail of polyptych, This image shows a detail of a polyptych, a panel from the second tier of three. In it we see St. Francis in half-length, wearing a Franciscan habit and holding a book and a cross., 1447
Vanderbilt photo identifier: SC.MSS.088.VENI.0011; Public Notes:
Saint Benedict - detail of polyptych, This image shows a detail of a polyptych. Here we see a panel from the second tier of three, depicting in half-length, St. Benedict wearing ecclesiastical robes and holding a crosier and a book., 1447
Vanderbilt photo identifier: SC.MSS.088.VENI.0012; Public Notes:
Saint Mammas between the Angel of the Annunciation and the Virgin Mary, This image shows three painted panels. In the center panel is St. Mammas, holding a martyr's palm and displaying an open book. A lion sits behind him. In the left panel is the angel of the annunciation, giving the sign of blessing and holding a lily. In the right panel is the Virgin Mary, with her hands crossed in penitence., 1445-1456
Vanderbilt photo identifier: SC.MSS.088.VENI.0013; Public Notes: This photograph was originally housed in a folder marked:
"Polittico & membrato - (Ricostruzione Vavala)
Attributa da:
Vavala
Fiocco
Berenson
Van Marle
Fry-: Giombono"
Saint Mamas (Mammas), This image shows St. Mammas seated, in half-length view. He holds a martyr's palm and an open book, displaying an inscription. A lion sits behind him., 1445-1456
Vanderbilt photo identifier: SC.MSS.088.VENI.0014; Public Notes: This photograph was originally housed in a folder marked:
"Polittico & membrato - (Ricostruzione Vavala).
Attributa da:
Vavala
Fiocco
Berenson
Van Marle.
Fry-: Giombono"
The Death of Saint Mamas (Mammas) - Episodes in the Life of Saint Mamas, This image shows St. Mamas in prayer at his death. He kneels with his hands clasped, while an angel takes his soul. Behind him is his hut in a rocky landscape, and behind that the city walls., 1445-1457, Photographed in 1930
Vanderbilt photo identifier: SC.MSS.088.VENI.0015; Public Notes: This photograph was originally housed in a folder marked: "Polittico & membrato - (Ricostruzione Vavala). Attributa da: Vavala Fiocco Berenson Van Marle. Fry-: Giombono"
The Condemnation of Saint Mamas (Mammas) - Episodes in the Life of Saint Mamas, This image shows the scene of the condemnation of St. Mammas. Here, he is seen praying as he has been thrown to the lions. God the Father looks on from above with His hands outstretched. St. Mamas stands outside a building, and inside, a group of leaders (possibly the governor of Caesarea or Emperor Aurelian)., 1445-1457
Vanderbilt photo identifier: SC.MSS.088.VENI.0016; Public Notes: This photograph was originally housed in a folder marked: "Polittico & membrato - (Ricostruzione Vavala). Attributa da: Vavala Fiocco Berenson Van Marle. Fry-: Giombono"
The Torture of Saint Mamas (Mammas) - Episodes in the Life of Saint Mamas, Here we see Saint Mammas before Duke Alexander, who condemned him to death. He is struck in the stomach with a trident (which ultimately killed him after he dragged himself bleeding to a theater where an angel carried his soul to Heaven)(see SC.MSS.088.VENI.0015)., 1445-1457, Photographed in 1930
Vanderbilt photo identifier: SC.MSS.088.VENI.0017; Public Notes: This photograph was originally housed in a folder marked: "Polittico & membrato - (Ricostruzione Vavala). Attributa da: Vavala Fiocco Berenson Van Marle. Fry-: Giombono"
The Calling of Saint Andrew and Saint Peter, This image, from a series of the Life of St. Peter. Here in this scene, Christ calls St. Andrew and St. Peter (at that time known as Simon) to follow him and be his disciples. In the background, their fishing boat and nets are in the water. On the shore, Christ gives the sign of blessing, and the new disciples kneel before Him with their arms outstretched., 1405-1410
Vanderbilt photo identifier: SC.MSS.088.VENI.0018; Public Notes: This photograph was originally housed in a folder marked: "Knoedler."
Martyrdom of Saint Paul, In this image is shown the scene of the martyrdom of St. Paul. Here, he is being beheaded while a crowd watches. A landscape with mountains and water is behind him. St. Peter kneels beside him., 1405-1410
Vanderbilt photo identifier: SC.MSS.088.VENI.0019; Public Notes: This photograph was originally housed in a folder marked: "Knoedler."
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