Master of the Osservanza Triptych

The master of Osservanza (Italian Maestro dell'Osservanza ) was an Italian painter who was active 1440-1480. The Master belongs to the school of Siena and painted in the style of Byzantine -influenced art.

Naming

Originally a triptych in the Basilica in Siena dell'Osservanza was assigned to the painter Stefano di Giovanni Sassetta. However, art historians began then differences of the work to the style Sasettas to see and grouped this and a number of other pictures under the new Notnamen the Master of the Osservanza. Meanwhile, the works Sano di Pietro be assigned.

Works (selection)

Altarpieces

  • Mary with the Child, Triptych of Osservanza, Pinacoteca Nazionale di Siena ( Pin. 216)
  • Mary's birth with scenes from the life of Mary, Asciano, Museo d' Arte Sacra diocesano
  • Enthroned Madonna with the Cherubim, New York, Metropolitan Museum of Art
  • Trittichetto, Siena, Accademia Musicale Chigiana, Salotto del Sassetta

Scenes from the Passion

  • Flagellation. Rome, Pinacoteca Vaticana
  • Way to Calvary, Philadelphia Museum of Art
  • Crucifixion. Kiev Museum of Western and Oriental Art

Scenes from the life of Saint Anthony

  • Temptation on the mountain of gold, New York, Metropolitan Museum of Art
  • Distribution of wealth to the poor, Washington, National Gallery of Art
  • Search for Paul the Hermit, Washington, National Gallery of Art
  • Temptation of Anthony by the devil in the shape of a woman, New Haven, Yale University Art Gallery
  • The Mass of Saint Anthony Abbas, Berlin, National Museums in Berlin, Gemäldegalerie, Cat No. 63D
  • Death of St. Anthony, Washington, National Gallery of Art
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