03 — ARTWORK
Griffoni Polyptych: St Apollonia
- MEDIUM
- Panel, 26 x 11 cm
- TYPE
- Religious
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COMMENTARY
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The two small paintings in the Louvre, representing St Apollonia and St Michael, were in the side columns of the polyptychA painting (usually an altarpiece) made up of a number of panels fastened together. Some polyptychs were very elaborate, the panels being housed in richly carved and decorated wooden frameworks. Duccio's "Maestà" (1308-1311) is a well-known example. commissioned from Ercole de' Roberti and Francesco del Cossa by Floriano Griffoni from Bologna for his private chapela small separate place for worship, either part of a large church or a separate building. in the church of San Petronio.
OTHER WORKS BY ERCOLE DE' ROBERTI
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