Saint John the Baptist and Saint Jerome by Masaccio

Originally one side of single panel with 'Pope Gregory the Great and Matthias' that was divided in two.

Details

Medium:
Egg tempera on wood
Dimensions:
114 x 55 cm
Acquired in:
1950
Vendor:
Christie's

The panel had been the right wing of an altarpiece in Santa Maria Maggiore, Rome.

Provenance

Farnese Collection, Rome in 17c.; Cardinal Fesch sale 1845; Major General Sir Allan Adair Bt

Venue details

National Gallery Trafalgar Square, LONDON London WC2N 5DN 020 7747 2885 www.nationalgallery.org.uk

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