Saint Dominic Resuscitating Napoleone Orsini

Art Historical Context

In the late 15th century, painter Bartolomeo degliri, active in Modena and influenced by the Ferrarese, created *Saint Dominic Resuscitatingone Orsini* between 1467 and 1474. This small tempera panel (originally on wood, later transferred to canvas) measures just 14 x 17½ inches, suggesting it may have been part of a larger altarpiece predella or a devotional piece for private worship. Tempera, an egg-based medium prized for its luminous detail and durability, allowed Erri to render intricate scenes with a jewel-like clarity typical of Quattrocento Italian art. The painting depicts a miraculo...