The Miracle of St. Zenobius

The Miracle of St. Zenobius by Domenico Veneziano
Artist
Domenico Veneziano
Date
1442 - 1448
Style
Early renaissance
Genre
Religious painting
Location
Fitzwilliam Museum (University of Cambridge)
"The Miracle of St. Zenobius" is a captivating religious painting from the Early renaissance period, created using tempera techniques. This Panel artwork depicts the legendary miracle attributed to Saint Zenobius, the first bishop of Florence and a revered figure celebrated on May 25. The composition highlights the artist’s mastery of light and form, illustrating the divine intervention associated with the saint’s life. As a quintessential example of early renaissance religious art, it reflects both spiritual devotion and innovative artistic approaches of the period.

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