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Description: San Pier Maggiore Altarpiece

TitleSan Pier Maggiore Altarpiece

Creator nameJacopo di Cione

Creator name (description)Attributed to Jacopo di Cione and workshop

Creator nationality/cultureItalian

Creator rolePainter

Creation date1370–1371

Object typePainting

MaterialsTempera and gilding on panel

DimensionsCentral panel: 81 1/4 x 44 5/8 in. (206.5 x 113.5 cm); each side panel: 66 1/2 x 44 1/2 in. (169 x 113 cm)

LocationNational Gallery, London

https://www.nationalgallery.org.uk/paintings/jacopo-di-cione-and-workshop-the-san-pier-maggiore-altarpiece

Accession numberNG569.1–3

SubjectsMary, Blessed Virgin, Saint--ArtCoronations in artSaints in art

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