Coronation of the Virgin

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Title

Coronation of the Virgin

Date

1512
Medium
Fresco

Dimensions

273×183 cm

Origin

Church of San Quinziano, L’Aquila

Position

Inventory
OPS 1949
Description

The fresco was discovered in the early 1970s during restoration work at the church of San Quinziano di Pile, known as San Pietro di Sassa and now San Biagio. In a subtly depicted landscape, the apostles are shown around the now empty tomb of the Virgin, who, surrounded by a glory of angels,is crowned by her Son in heaven.

Other artworks

Nativity of the Virgin
The Holy Family Meets the Family of the Baptist known as Sacra Parentela
Saint Anthony the Abbot
Saint Sebastian

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