Saint Bernardino of Siena

Gallery 313a, European Art 1100-1500, third floor

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Saint Bernardino of Siena

c. 1465-1470

Antonio Vivarini (Italian (active Venice), born by 1441, died 1476/84)

Soon after Bernardino's canonization in 1450, portraits of him began to appear in Italian altarpieces. Here, the saint is depicted holding a tablet inscribed with the name of Jesus in Greek. Due to Bernardino's influence, this emblem became a popular decoration for Italian churches, public buildings, and houses.

Gallery 313a, European Art 1100-1500, third floor

Object Details

Title:

Saint Bernardino of Siena

Date:

c. 1465-1470

Artist:

Antonio Vivarini (Italian (active Venice), born by 1441, died 1476/84)

Medium:

Oil and tooled gold on panel

Dimensions:

44 x 14 1/8 inches (111.8 x 35.9 cm)

Classification:

Paintings

Credit Line:

John G. Johnson Collection, 1917

Accession Number:

Cat. 154

Geography:

Made in Venice, Italy, Europe

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