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Last Miracle and the Death of Saint Zenobius
Last Miracle and the Death of Saint Zenobius is a tempera painting by the Early Renaissance artist Sandro Botticelli. It dates from 1500 and is held in the collection of the Staatliche Kunstsammlungen Dresden.
About this work
The work measures about 66 cm high, with a length that falls between 149 and 182 cm, and it now hangs in the Gemäldegalerie Alte Meister.
"Last Miracle and the Death of Saint Zenobius" is a tempera painting by Sandro Botticelli, created around 1500. It is one of four surviving panels from his series on the life of the early Florentine bishop Zenobius, who likely died in 417. The work measures about 66 cm high, with a length that falls between 149 and 182 cm, and it now hangs in the Gemäldegalerie Alte Meister. If you’re curious about more of Botticelli’s work, check out the museum.
Overview
Last Miracle and the Death of Saint Zenobius is a tempera painting on wood by Sandro Botticelli, created around 1500. It is part of a series depicting the life of Saint Zenobius, an early Bishop of Florence.
Subject & Meaning
The painting illustrates multiple episodes from the life of Zenobius, who is believed to have died in 417. It shows both his last miracle and his death, combining several narrative elements within a single composition.
Technique & Style
Executed in tempera on wood, the painting measures approximately 66 cm in height and varies in length between 149 and 182 cm. The work is characteristic of Botticelli's style, showcasing his skill in narrative painting.
History & Provenance
The painting is one of four surviving panels from Botticelli's series on Saint Zenobius. It is now housed in the Gemäldegalerie Alte Meister, along with possibly other related works.
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Sandro Botticelli was a Florentine painter who loved the drama of stories—myths, saints, and ancient tales.
The Story of Virginia
The Adoration of the Magi
The Massacre of The Innocents
Susanna and the Elders in the Garden, and the Trial of Susanna before the Elders
Szene aus dem Leben des Hl. Vinzenz Ferrer: Die Mutter des Heiligen fragt den Bischof von Valencia nach dem Sinn der wunderbaren Zeichen, die die Geburt ihres Kindes ankündigen
Christ before Pilate
Susanna and the Elders in the Garden, and the Trial of Susanna before the Elders
The miracle of the flowering rod (left); the marriage of Mary and Joseph (right)
Marriage of the Virgin