Art and Art History Collection (Saskia)

Annunciation and Nativity (Altarpiece of Observation)

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Publisher

Saskia, Ltd., Cultural Documentation

Time Period

1470

Abstract

The main panel and the predella formed the altarpiece of the church of Observation in Bologna. At both sides of the predella there were two small paintings representing St Clare and St Catherine of Alexandria, presently both in the Thyssen collection in Madrid. The altarpiece was attributed to Mantegna until the end of the 19th century.

Keywords

Dresden (Germany), Bologna. Italy (Church of Observation), Style: Italian Early Renaissance, School: Early Renaissance, Movement: Renaissance, Italian, Painting;, Painting

Alt Text

A painting depicting two figures in a richly decorated architectural setting, with one figure kneeling and the other standing. Below, a detailed landscape scene unfolds with various activities and structures.

Geographic Location

Dresden (Germany); Bologna. Italy (Church of Observation)

Rights

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Media Type

Paintings; Pictures

Identifier

A01-LIF2290

Annunciation and Nativity (Altarpiece of Observation)

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