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Master of the Osservanza

Master of the Osservanza (1410–1450) was a painter and illuminator.

Also recorded as Master of the Osservanza Altarpiece; Osservanza Master; Maestro dell' Osservanza; Master of the Osservanza Altar; Master Of The Osservanza Triptych; Meester van het Osservanza Altaar.

Master of the Osservanza in brief

Born
1410
Died
1450
Known for
painter and illuminator
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Overview

Born in 1410, died in 1450.

In detail

The authority associates the name with Sienese school.

Places of work recorded in the authority are Siena.

Works named in the authority record are Saint Anthony Abbot, Birth of the Virgin with other scenes from her life and Saint Anthony Abbot Tempted by a Heap of Gold.

Work by Master of the Osservanza is recorded in the collections of Metropolitan Museum of Art, Palazzo Corboli Museum, Khanenko Museum, National Gallery and Yale University Art Gallery.

Sources

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  1. 1.

    “Master of the Osservanza Triptych”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  2. 2.

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q260114: Master of the Osservanza

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