Mestre Altarpiece

The central section is signed on a pedestal "JOANIS BABTISTE CONEGLANESIS OPUS". The work was commissioned by the church of San Rocco in Mestre. After the 1630 plague it was swapped for a marble altarpiece and Cima's work was moved to San Lorenzo church, where it was forgotten. A poor copy, probably produced in the late 18th century, is still in the sacristy of San Lorenzo. Cima's work was later acquired by John Strange, English resident in Venice, before the end of the 18th century. It was then sold at Stanley's on 12 June 1834 and was split up between 1832 and 1857—the latter was the date the central portion was first recorded at Thirlestaine House. After an attempt by Ludwig, M. • Illustration — St Sebastian • Illustration — St Catherine and Madonna and Child • Illustration — St Roch

It is recorded as the work of Giovanni Battista Cima da Conegliano. It is recorded in the collection of Musée des Beaux-Arts de Strasbourg, Wallace Collection and London.