Incredulity of Saint Thomas
Maker
(Artists)
1499-1543
1499-1543
Title
Incredulity of Saint Thomas
Date of Production
1531 - 1535
Medium
oil on panel
Dimensions
Height: 203 cm (panel)
Width: 125.7 cm (panel)
Width: 125.7 cm (panel)
Accession Number
P.1978.PG.326
Mode of Acquisition
Count Antoine Seilern, bequest, 1978
Credit
The Courtauld, London (Samuel Courtauld Trust)
Copyright
Work in the public domain
Location
Not currently on display
Keywords
Label Text
The apostle Thomas, who doubted the truth of Christ’s resurrection, is shown inserting two fingers into the wound Christ sustained when he was crucified. This tangible evidence dispels Thomas’s doubts and, by extension, those of any sceptics.
Although few of his paintings survive, Polidoro was one of the most celebrated painters in 16th-century Italy. This altarpiece was commissioned by the Farone, an important Sicilian family. Although in compromised condition, its imposing composition and bold foreshortenings hint at Polidoro’s abilities.
Although few of his paintings survive, Polidoro was one of the most celebrated painters in 16th-century Italy. This altarpiece was commissioned by the Farone, an important Sicilian family. Although in compromised condition, its imposing composition and bold foreshortenings hint at Polidoro’s abilities.
Provenance
Princes Gate Bequest 1978
Exhibition History
Blood Tears Faith Doubt, The Courtauld Gallery, London, 17/06/2010-18/07/2010
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