Bellini's Frari Triptych undergoes major conservation in Venice
The Frari Triptych by Giovanni Bellini, praised by John Ruskin as one of 'the best pictures in the world,' is receiving major conservation treatment in Venice. Bellini was commissioned in 1488 to paint the altarpiece in honor of Franceschina Tron, who died in 1478. The work was part of a project to decorate the sacristy chapel where she was buried; her tomb slab remains before the altar, inscribed with the names of her sons Nicolò, Benedetto, and Marco Pesaro. The Pesaro patronage is notable for honoring a woman, as Franceschina is believed to be the only woman to have received such a commission at the time.
Key facts
- The Frari Triptych by Giovanni Bellini is undergoing major conservation treatment.
- John Ruskin called it one of 'the best pictures in the world.'
- Bellini was commissioned in 1488 to honor Franceschina Tron, who died in 1478.
- The altarpiece was part of a project for the sacristy chapel where Franceschina was buried.
- Her tomb slab lies before the altar with an inscription naming her sons Nicolò, Benedetto, and Marco Pesaro.
- The Pesaro patronage is among the most remarkable commissions of the time.
- It honors a woman rather than a man.
- Franceschina is believed to be the only woman to have received such a commission.
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- Venice
- Italy