The Strozzi altarpiece reconsidered

Author

Paoletti, John T.

Document type

Article (journal)

Language

Italian

Source

Memorie domenicane. 1989, Num. 20, 279-300, [14] p. of pl., 14 ill.

ISSN

1121-9343

Abstract (en)

Offers a fresh interpretation of the iconography of Orcagna's Strozzi Altarpiece (Florence, S. Maria Novella, Strozzi chapel, 1354-1357), focusing on the three central figures: Christ, Peter, and S. Thomas Aquinas, all of whom are depicted in multiple roles. Examines manuscript illuminations of the prologue of the Decretum Gratiani as an iconographic source, and interprets the central figures in the context of late 14th c. claims for the spiritual and temporal powers of the papacy. Suggests that both in its glorification of Thomas Aquinas and in its representation of papal power, the altarpiece promotes Dominican values.

Subject (en)

• General history of art -- 300-1400 -- Pictorial arts -- Painting and drawing -- Italy
• Italy
• S. Maria Novella||Firenze (ITA)
• Painting
• Altarpieces
• Orcagna (Andrea di Cione), act.1343, d.1368
• 1300-1400
• Strozzi Altarpiece
• Jesus Christ
• Peter the Apostle, S.
• Thomas Aquinas, S., ca.1225-1274
• Saints
• Iconography
• Gratian, act.1140, d. before 1179
• Decretum Gratiani
• Manuscript illumination
• Sources
• Papacy
• Symbolism

Subject (fr)

• Histoire générale de l'art -- 300-1400 -- Peinture et arts graphiques -- Peinture et dessin -- Italie
• Italie
• S. Maria Novella||Firenze (ITA)
• Peinture
• Retable
• Orcagna (Andrea di Cione), act.1343, m.1368
• 1300-1400
• Retable Strozzi
• Christ
• Pierre, saint
• Thomas d'Aquin, saint, v.1225-1274
• Saints
• Iconographie
• Gratien, act.1140, m.av.1179
• Decretum Gratiani
• Enluminure
• Sources
• Papauté
• Symbolisme

Origin

DatabaseBHA (Inist-CNRS/GRI)

Identifier19920401-00423790

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