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