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Balaam and his Donkey The Tree of Jesse King Solomon |
Grotesque Mask
A Miracle of San Zeno
The Exorcism of the Daughter of Gallienus Two miracles of San Zeno, who became Bishop of Verona in 362. The centre panel is described as 'San Zeno and the bound ones' but what the miracle was I have been unable to find out. What is interesting, however, is the representation of Zeno himself. He was, apparently, a keen angler, heading off to the river Adige whenever he wasn't required for miracles or ecclesiastical duties. The panels showing Gallienus are somewhat confusing, as Gallienus, Roman Emperor, ruled almost a hundred years before the time of Zeno. The legend persisted: there is a painting of Zeno exorcising Gallienus's daughter by Fra Filippo Lippi in the National Gallery in London. |
Daniel
interprets the dream of Nebuchadnezzar San
Zeno and the Horse and Cart
San Zeno and Gallienus The central, damaged image shows another miracle by Zeno: as he was fishing, he saw a horse and cart run out of control. He was able to calm the horse by making the sign of the cross. |
The Sacrifice of Isaac Noah's Ark St Michael Slaying the Dragon |
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