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Where? Monte San Martino (MC), Church of San Martino Painters Carlo and Vittore Crivelli, Italians' Painters XV Century Tempera and gold on wood Description This Gothic polyptychs  is divided into two sections, the lower and the upper. On the Predella there is the blessing Christ. To his left and right there are his twelve apostles. Carlo Crivelli painted Saint Nicholas and Saint Michael the Archangel and the four saints on the upper tier. Vittore painted the Madonna with the child, Saint John the Baptist, Saint Blaise and the Piety. In the centre at the bottom there is the Madonna with her child who sleeps on her knees. On the far right there is Saint Blaise, with the pastoral staff and the book. Then there is Saint John the Baptist, with the red cross and the scroll where it is written "here is the angel of God" On the far left there is Saint Nicholas the Bishop and Saint Michael the Archangel with the sword at his feet there is the devil. In the centre of the upper tie...

  Tempera On Panel Massa Fermana (FM) Church of San Lorenzo, Silvestro, Ruffino Description The Madonna is seated on a throne, which offers the belt to her faithful. On her knee is there is the baby Jesus who offers a red carnation, that symbolizes the church bride of Christ. Behind the Madonna there is a cloth equal to the Madonna's mantle. On her sides there are two musician angels. On the throne there is a bird with cherries and pomegranate. At her feet is the model of a city, and the procession of the devotees, with two candlesticks, the alms boxes and San Lorenzo, Silvestro and Ruffino.

  (1440 - 1501) Italian Painter Venetian School Canvas Fermo (FM), Pinacoteca Civica Description The scene of the Crucifixion is set inside the crenelated walls. The sky is dark with black clouds and whiteness on the horizon. The scene is divided by a red cloth. Next to the cross on the left is Mary, and the Magdalene. On the right we see Saint John and Saint John. The Magdalene and Saint John wear a white dress and a pink cloak; the clothes of the Virgin and Saint Peter are pink, but the cloak of the latter is yellow with a red edge, while that of the Sorrowful Mother is blue with dark edges, with the same dark tones as the leaden sky, and isolates her from her silent pain.

  Tempera On Panel Vittore Crivelli Italian Painter Venetian School Fermo, Pinacoteca Description In this pietà you can clearly see the suffering of a mother for the loss of her dying son with a crown of thorns on his head, the stigmata, and the marks due to the flagellation. The Madonna supports the chest of her son, while Saint John supports his arm.

  Italian Painter, Brother of Carlo Crivelli Tempera on wood Torre Di Palme (FM) Church of Sant'Agostino The polyptych is an altarpiece made up of individual panels with their respective frames Lower Order Madonna With Child Saint John the Baptist Saint Peter and Paul Saint Augustine Upper Order Risen Christ between two angels Saint Sebastian Saint Jordan Saint Nicholas of Tolentino Saint Catherine of Alexandria Predella Christ among the twelve apostles Description The Virgin is flanked by two candlesticks. On her knees is the blessing baby Jesus. On Jesus' hand is an orange blossom that alludes to the redemption of men thanks to his sacrifice. Behind the Madonna on the throne there are three symbolic elements, the pear, the apple, and the red carnation flowers. On the far left is Saint John the Baptist, next to him is Saint Peter the Apostle with papal robes. On the far right we see Saint Augustine with Saint Paul with the sword his instrument of martyrdom. In the center is th...

  Tempera On Panel Carlo Crivelli (1430 1495) Italian Painter Venetian School Falerone (FM) Church Of San Fortunato Description Here we see the Madonna standing, dressed in a finely embroidered cloak and a red dress. At her feet there is the baby Jesus on some angelic heads. On her sides there are some musician angels, the serpent representing the devil, the apple representing original sin, the red carnation representing nuptial love, and the cucumber symbolizing the resurrection. In the Madonna's cloak are painted storks, herons, and other birds.