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Saint Julian

Maker

Master of San Torpè (Artists)
active ca. 1290-ca. 1320 (Life dates)

Title

Saint Julian

Date of Production

c. 1320

Medium

tempera on panel

Dimensions

Height: 55.9 cm (panel)
Width: 32.5 cm (panel)

Accession Number

P.1966.GP.407

Mode of Acquisition

Gambier Parry, bequest, 1966

Credit

The Courtauld, London (Samuel Courtauld Trust)

Copyright

Work in the public domain

Location

On display

Keywords





Label Text

Saint Julian is often depicted in rich garments and holding a fine sword. These refer to the traditional belief that he was a nobleman before devoting himself to the sick and needy. His sword, brooch and cross are highlighted with silver leaf (now darkened) and would originally have had a striking shimmering effect.

This painting is a fragment of an altarpiece from the Church of San Torpè in the Italian city of Pisa. It was positioned to the right of a central panel depicting the Virgin Mary and Christ Child, so that Saint Julian turns to face them.

Provenance

Gambier-Parry Bequest 1966

Exhibition History

The Gambier-Parry Collection, The Courtauld Institute of Art, London

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