Three scenes from a predella
by PESELLINO, Tempera on panel
The three scenes are from the predella of the altarpiece commissioned by Cosimo de Medici (1389-1464) for the altar of Cappella Medicea del Noviziato in Santa Croce, in Florence. The main panel of the altarpiece, Madonna Enthroned with Saints was painted by Fra Filippo Lippi.
The three scenes depict the Nativity, and the Martyrdom of Sts Cosmas and Damian, and the Miracle of St Nicholas. Two other panels of the predella by Pesellino are in the Louvre.