Saints Sebastian and Paul are shown on the left; Saints Lawrence and Benedict (?) are included on the right. On the capital in the centre is a sculpture showing the Sacrifice of Isaac. This picture and its lunette showing the 'Pietà', formed the altarpiece in the Chapel of Saint Anne in S. Frediano, Lucca. The chapel was completed in 1511.
It is clear from the signature on the picture that the altarpiece was finished or almost finished before Francia's death.
Key facts
Artist
Artist dates
about 1447 - 1517
Full title
The Virgin and Child with Saint Anne, the Infant Saint John the Baptist and Four Saints
Group
Date made
1510-12
Medium and support
Oil on canvas, transferred from wood
Dimensions
195 x 180.5 cm
Inscription summary
Signed; Inscribed
Acquisition credit
Bought, 1841
Inventory number
NG179
Location in Gallery
Other paintings in the group: The Buonvisi Altarpiece
