Follower of Perugino
Description
Scenes From the Life of Nicholas Tolentino,15th C.
Oil on panel, 19 1/2 x 47 3/4 x 2 3/8"
Nicholas Tolentino was a 13th century Italian priest who was canonized in 1446 by Pope Eugene IV. Known for his eloquence, he was believed to have performed several miracles during his lifetime. Here, from left to right, we see him freeing a prisoner, supporting a man who was unjustly hanged until he could be let down, reviving a dead person, rescuing a ship from distress, and preaching.
Date
15TH c.
Creator
Follower of Perugino, b. Italy
Source
The Sedgwick Collection of Old Master Paintings
Identifier
1960.9
Citation
Follower of Perugino, b. Italy, “Follower of Perugino,” UCSB ADA Museum Omeka, accessed April 26, 2024, http://art-collections.museum.ucsb.edu/items/show/668.