The saint is in liturgical clothes and his halo is decorated with almost Kufic characters. He is holding a book on which rest the three golden spheres, stylization of the coin purses with which, according to legend, he saved the three daughters of a fallen nobleman from prostitution by offering them the necessary sums to prepare the dowry of each of them. , so quickly became brides.
Title: Saint Nicholas
Author: Antonio Vivarini
Date: 1450-51
Technique: Tempera on wood
Displayed in: Manfredinian Art Gallery - Diocesan Museum of Venice
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