Artwork
Coronation of Mary and Saints
Coronation of Mary and Saints is a tempera painting by the Byzantine icon painting artist Jacobello di Bonomo. It dates from 1370 and is held in the collection of the National Museum in Kraków.
About this work
Subject & Meaning
The composition expands beyond the primary event to include a gathering of specific saints, functioning as a visual litany of holy intercessors.
Created in 1370 by Jacobello di Bonomo, this tempera polyptych illustrates the Coronation of the Virgin as its central theological theme. The composition expands beyond the primary event to include a gathering of specific saints, functioning as a visual litany of holy intercessors. The depicted figures include Anthony the Great, Augustine of Hippo, Blaise of Sebaste, Philip the Evangelist, James the Elder, Lucy, Mary Magdalene, and Lawrence of Rome.
By surrounding the crowned Mary with this diverse assembly of martyrs and church doctors, the work symbolizes the unity of the Church Triumphant and the Virgin's elevated status as Queen of Heaven alongside key pillars of Christian faith.
Technique & Style
Created in 1370, the Coronation of Mary and Saints is a polyptych executed in tempera and distemper on a wooden panel support. Measuring 60 cm in height and 113 cm in width, the work adheres to the religious painting traditions of the late 14th century. The artist, Jacobello di Bonomo, utilized these materials to depict the central subject of the Coronation of the Virgin surrounded by various saints, including Anthony the Great, Augustine of Hippo, and Saint Lucy.
The combination of tempera and distemper on panel reflects the standard handling techniques for altarpieces of this period in the Venetian school.
History & Provenance
Jacobello di Bonomo created the polyptych Coronation of Mary and Saints in 1370. Executed in tempera and distemper on a panel measuring 60 by 113 cm, the work depicts the Coronation of the Virgin alongside numerous saints. The painting is currently housed in the Czartoryski Museum, which operates as part of the National Museum in Kraków, Poland.
The Coronation of Mary and Saints is held by the National Museum in Kraków, where it is specifically located at the Czartoryski Museum in Kraków, Poland. No specific inventory or accession number, nor exhibition history, is provided in the available sources.
Overview
Jacobello di Bonomo, an Italian painter from the late 14th century, completed Coronation of Mary and Saints in 1370. This tempera painting exemplifies an early Renaissance approach to religious subjects. The artwork features a central depiction of Mary's coronation, surrounded by various saints, rendered with a formal composition and rich colors. It is presently part of the collection at the National Museum in Kraków.
Artist & collection
Artist
Jacobello di Bonomo (active 1370–90) was an Italian painter, active in an early Renaissance style.
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