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Dec 6, 2019 · However, Nicholas was a real person, and a Christian saint, and his feast day is celebrated on 6th December, so here's a look at some of the depictions of him in art. Which Saint Nicholas? These days, unless you're a hagiographer, saints can be confusing.
Madonna & Child with Donor, Presented by St Nicholas Metropolitan Museum of Art New York, New York, USA
It’s a safe bet that the benign, bearded, well-fed fellow who inhabits the imaginations of millions of American children at Christmas bears little resemblance to the mischievous St. Nick depicted...
Saint Nicholas was Archbishop of Myra, Asia Minor, in the fourth century who, famous for his kindness to children, was later associated with Santa Claus. The three panels formed part of a predella of a larger altarpiece (the other panels are in the National Gallery of Art, Washington and the Toledo Museum, Ohio).
Jul 24, 2022 · Explains medieval & modern pictures of St. Nicholas: identifying symbols, deeds commonly pictured, links to relevant medieval texts. Richly illustrated. Saint Nicholas: The Iconography
St. Nicholas has been a very popular subject for artists through the centuries. This fine art is now found in galleries, museums and churches. This selection shows some of the many and varied ways he is portrayed.
European Paintings. Saint Nicholas Providing Dowries. Bicci di Lorenzo Italian. 1433–35. Not on view. In the top scene, Saint Nicholas, Bishop of Myra (270–343)—the original "Saint Nick"—is shown throwing three balls of gold through a window, providing the dowry of three poverty-stricken maidens.
