
Saint Vittorino (?) (au-dessus : l'Ange de l'Annonciation)
Giovanni di Paolo·1450
Historical Context
This panel depicting Saint Vittorino with the Angel of the Annunciation from 1450 combines a local saint with the universal Annunciation theme. The multi-register format allowed Giovanni di Paolo to present related but distinct sacred subjects within a unified altarpiece framework Altarpieces featuring rows of standing saints served both liturgical and devotional functions, identifying the church's patron saints and giving worshippers specific objects for personal prayer.
Technical Analysis
The stacked composition pairs the standing saint with the Annunciation angel above, unified by Giovanni di Paolo's consistent palette and gold ground treatment.







