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The Dominican Blessed, both friars and nuns, dressed in the distinctive black and white habits of the Dominican Order, are neatly lined up in rows. The Blessed were holy figures belonging to the Order (founded by Saint Dominic in 1215) who were venerated locally after death. Some, like Vincent Ferrer – here holding a book and a large flame – were eventually recognised as saints. Ferrer founded a convent in Fiesole; the altarpiece that this panel comes from was made for it. Each figure carries a different object: we see a skull, a bird and a vase of lilies, the symbol of Saint Dominic. One, clearly killed with a saw that is shown embedded in his head, holds a palm, symbolic of martyrdom. This panel framed the predella (the lowest part) of the altarpiece, which showed Christ surrounded by angels and saints.
Title
The Dominican Blessed: Outer Left Pilaster Panel
Date
about 1423-4
Medium
Egg tempera on wood
Measurements
H 31.8 x W 21.9 cm
Accession number
NG663.4
Acquisition method
Bought, 1860
Work type
Painting
The National Gallery, London
Trafalgar Square, London, Greater London WC2N 5DN England
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