Three scenes from the Passion decorate the predella of this painting, although those panels are merely copies because the originals are in France.
The rightmost figure in this work, John the Baptist, is shown in classical contrapposto with his legs exposed up to the thighs as he reads from a book. The open architectural setting of this work features a grisaille frieze decorated with cupids and other mythological figures. Three scenes from the Passion decorate the predella of this painting, although those panels are merely copies because the originals are in France. Wooden Corinthian columns painted over in gold help merge the space of the frame and that of this painting, whose three panels are connected by a series of fruit-filled garlands hanging between the columns. The central panel of this work shows a crowd of singing putti gathered around an enthroned Madonna who sits below an (*) oil lamp hanging from a suspended ostrich egg. This painting's namesake appears in its left panel, holding a red book and a bishop's crook. For 10 points, name this altarpiece by Mantegna that is named for the patron saint of its location, Verona.
The rightmost figure in this work, John the Baptist, is shown in classical contrapposto with his legs exposed up to the thighs as he reads from a book.
San Zeno Altarpiece