Baptism of Saint Zenobius
1500 National Gallery
About this artwork
This panel is part of a series illustrating the life and miracles of Saint Zenobius, an early bishop of Florence. It depicts several scenes of baptism taking place under classical architectural settings.
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Sandro Botticelli painted this series on the life of Saint Zenobius towards the end of his career, a period marked by a more restrained and severe style, possibly influenced by the moralistic preachings of Girolamo Savonarola in Florence. Saint Zenobius, a revered figure, was believed to be the first bishop of Florence, making these panels significant for local devotion.
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Baptism of Saint Zenobius
Sandro Botticelli, 1500
