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The Virgin and child with angel and six saints

Altarpiece
14th century (sculpted), ca. 1865 (cast)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

This cast was taken from the original marble altarpiece in the church of S. Francesco, Pisa by Tommaso Pisano. The predella shows scenes from the life of Christ, from left to right: the Annunciation, the Nativity, Christ among the Doctors, the Dead Christ with angels, the Virgin and St John the Evangelist, the Baptism of Christ, the Resurrection and Pentecost. The remains of the incription states that Tommaso was the son of Andrea Pisano and that he executed the work.


Object details

Categories
Object type
TitleThe Virgin and child with angel and six saints (generic title)
Materials and techniques
Plaster cast
Brief description
Plaster cast, altarpiece, The Virgin and Child with angel and six saints, after a marble original by Tommaso Pisano, cast by Messrs Giovanni Franchi, ca. 1865
Physical description
This cast was taken from the original marble altarpiece in the church of S. Francesco, Pisa by Tommaso Pisano. The predella shows scenes from the life of Christ, from left to right: the Annunciation, the Nativity, Christ among the Doctors, the Dead Christ with angels, the Virgin and St John the Evangelist, the Baptism of Christ, the Resurrection and Pentecost. The remains of the incription states that Tommaso was the son of Andrea Pisano and that he executed the work.
Dimensions
  • Height: 208.5cm
  • Length: 384cm
Marks and inscriptions
Inscribed (remains of an incription states that Tommaso was the son of Andrea Pisano and that he executed the work.)
Object history
Purchased from Messrs Giovanni Franchi & Son, London in 1865 for £66 12s 4d
Historical context
Tommaso Pisano was the son of the sculptor Andrea Pisano (about 1295-1348/9)and the brother and collaborator of Nino Pisano (d. by 1368). The altarpiece bears traces of colour and the remains of an inscription which states that Tommaso was the son of Andrea Pisano and that he executed this work. The predella shows scenes from the Life of Christ, from left to right: the Annunciation, the Nativity, Christ among the Doctors, the Dead Christ with angels, the Virgin and St John the Evangelist, the Baptism of Christ, the Resurrection and Pentecost.
Production
This object is a 19th century cast of the 14th century original.
Subjects depicted
Collection
Accession number
REPRO.1865-40

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Record createdDecember 6, 1999
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