It is one of the few artistic representations of the obscure St. Nicasius, who is standing opposite a cassock-garbed St. Francis.
A black-on-green tapestry unfurls in one part of this painting, and a checkerboard pattern is found on the floor in the foreground. The figure on the left holds a giant, spear-tipped flagpole with a white cross on an orange background dangling from it, and has black armor that is polished to reflection. The center of this painting is a very impractical throne which begins at the top of the wall and features a green and orange clad Mary sitting on it with the infant Jesus. It is one of the few artistic representations of the obscure St. Nicasius, who is standing opposite a cassock-garbed St. Francis. For 10 points, identify this work of Giorgione, named for that painter's hometown.
A black-on-green tapestry unfurls in one part of this painting, and a checkerboard pattern is found on the floor in the foreground.
the {Castelfranco Madonna}