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Virgin and Child with Saints
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In medieval Italian churches, painted altarpieces served as the focal point for worshippers during the rituals of faith. The figures of Jesus, Mary, and eight saints are framed by a golden background that would have glistened in the flickering candlelight of the church.
| Artist / Maker | Ugolino di Nerio |
|---|---|
| Date | c. 1320 |
| Culture / Origin | Italy |
| Medium | tempera and gold on wood panel |
| Dimensions | Framed: 122.2 x 200.3 x 8.9 cm (48 1/8 x 78 7/8 x 3 1/2 in.); Overall: 122.5 x 192.5 cm (48 1/4 x 75 13/16 in.) |
| Department | Medieval Art |
| Type | Painting |
About the Artist
Ugolino di Nerio (Italian) Full biography →
Provenance & Source
Image & data: Cleveland Museum of Art, CC0 / Public Domain.
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