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Basilica of Saint Anthony of Padua: View of high altar with sculpture by Donatello

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posted on 2017-07-03, 00:00 authored by G. Massiot & cie
Scaffolding evident in choir behind altar. Remains of the sculptural programme (1445-1450) executed by Donatello, including scenes in relief from the Life of St Anthony and many freestanding statues of saints. Also a Deposition and Crucifixion.\u000a\u000aThe cult of St Anthony, famous as a preacher in his lifetime, grew enormously following his canonization in 1232. A project for a new structure dedicated to the saint is documented in 1238. In 1263 the body of St Anthony was translated into the centre of the new church. The earlier church of S Maria Mater Domini was partially retained as a chapel flanking the short transept. In 1310 St Anthony's body was again translated, probably to the chevet, possibly to allow for the construction of the third dome. In 1350 it was moved to its final location in the north arm of the larger, western transept. The initial covering of six domes had been completed by c. 1330.

History

Alt Title

Sant'Antonio da Padova

Date Created

1910-01-01

Date Modified

2017-07-03

Spatial Coverage

Padua|+45.401389+11.88|Padua, Veneto, Italy: Via Belludi on Piazza del Santo

Temporal Coverage

before or circa 1910

Cultural Context

Gothic (Medieval)

Rights Statement

To view the physical lantern slide, please contact the Architecture Library.

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