Altarpiece with the Virgin and Child Enthroned between Saint Jerome and Saint Nicholas of Myra
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| Caption | This altarpiece was made in the then modern Renaissance style. The form and motifs of the mouldings derive from Classical Roman architecture. The material was also modern: tin-glazed earthenware. The inscription translates as: ‘Sister Catherine, daughter of Tomaso di Salvestro, Nuccarello’s son, had this altarpiece made in the year 1502’. It comes from the church of Sant’Antonio Abate in Cortona (Italy). Date: 1502. Object ID: BK-16978. |
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| Creator | Benedetto Buglioni, sculptor (1460–1521) |
| Artwork medium | earthenware, tin glaze, majolica |
| Credit | Rijksmuseum |
| Terms of use | Public Domain Dedication (CC0 1.0) |
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