ROBERTI, Ercole de'
(b. 1456, Ferrara, d. 1496, Ferrara)

Griffoni Polyptych: Predella (left view)

1473
Tempera on panel, 28 x 214 cm (entire predella)
Pinacoteca, Vatican

The predella of the Griffoni Polyptych shows the miracles of the saint as successive scenes in a long line. The episodes take place in open architectural settings (partly under construction) and in open air changing rythmically the viewing angle and the distance. The painting shows the influence of Tura but it lacks of Tura's strong religious motivation.




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