Last Miracle and the Death of Saint Zenobius
1500 Staatliche Kunstsammlungen Dresden
About this artwork
This panel, likely part of a larger predella, illustrates the miraculous resurrection of a dead child by Saint Zenobius, set against a backdrop of Renaissance architecture. It exemplifies Botticelli's late style, focusing on a solemn narrative with expressive figures.
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The "Last Miracle and the Death of Saint Zenobius" is one of four panels depicting the life and miracles of the patron saint of Florence. These works were likely part of an altarpiece, possibly for the San Zenobius chapel in Florence Cathedral, and reflect Botticelli's increasing spiritual intensity during a period influenced by Girolamo Savonarola.
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Last Miracle and the Death of Saint Zenobius
Sandro Botticelli, 1500
