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San Nicola Collection

"San Nicola: A Glimpse into the Sacred Art and Iconography" Step into a world of divine beauty as we explore the captivating artworks dedicated to San Nicola

Background imageSan Nicola Collection: Cathedral of Trani. Europe, Italy, Puglia, Trani, Trani district

Cathedral of Trani. Europe, Italy, Puglia, Trani, Trani district

Background imageSan Nicola Collection: Tourist admiring the Cathedral of the Blessed Virgin Mary of the Assumption. (MR)

Tourist admiring the Cathedral of the Blessed Virgin Mary of the Assumption. (MR)

Background imageSan Nicola Collection: Saint Nicholas, c.1880 (print)

Saint Nicholas, c.1880 (print)
7293252 Saint Nicholas, c.1880 (print); (add.info.: Religion. Catholic Religion. Saint Nicholas rewards the good children)

Background imageSan Nicola Collection: Saint Nicholas of Bari, 1472 (oil on wood panel)

Saint Nicholas of Bari, 1472 (oil on wood panel)
XOS5872711 Saint Nicholas of Bari, 1472 (oil on wood panel) by Crivelli, Carlo (c.1430/35-1495); 109x41 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; (add.info.: By Carlo Crivelli Saint Nicolas of Bari)

Background imageSan Nicola Collection: Saint Nicholas Day, c.1880 (print)

Saint Nicholas Day, c.1880 (print)
7293420 Saint Nicholas Day, c.1880 (print); (add.info.: Religion. Catholic religion. Gifts on Saint Nicholas day: the toys in the fireplace)

Background imageSan Nicola Collection: Saint Nicholas, c.1880 (print)

Saint Nicholas, c.1880 (print)
7293326 Saint Nicholas, c.1880 (print); (add.info.: Religion. Catholic religion. Saint Nicholas and the bad children. Imagery: The First Communion, Epinal (France)

Background imageSan Nicola Collection: Saint Nicholas Day, c.1880 (print)

Saint Nicholas Day, c.1880 (print)
7293422 Saint Nicholas Day, c.1880 (print); (add.info.: Religion. Catholic religion. Saint Nicholas day: the children put their shoes in the fire place)

Background imageSan Nicola Collection: Saint Nicholas Day, c.1880 (print)

Saint Nicholas Day, c.1880 (print)
7293423 Saint Nicholas Day, c.1880 (print); (add.info.: Religion. Catholic religion. Saint Nicholas and the Pere Fouettard looks a children's shoes in the fireplace)

Background imageSan Nicola Collection: Saint Nicholas Day, c.1880 (print)

Saint Nicholas Day, c.1880 (print)
7293424 Saint Nicholas Day, c.1880 (print); (add.info.: Religion. Catholic religion. Saint Nicholas day: the children and the Pere Fouettard)

Background imageSan Nicola Collection: Saint Nicholas Day, c.1880 (print)

Saint Nicholas Day, c.1880 (print)
7293421 Saint Nicholas Day, c.1880 (print); (add.info.: Religion. Catholic religion. Saint Nicholas and the Pere Fouettard looks a children's shoes in the fireplace)

Background imageSan Nicola Collection: Scenes of the life of St Nicholas, 14th century (fresco)

Scenes of the life of St Nicholas, 14th century (fresco)
7431635 Scenes of the life of St Nicholas, 14th century (fresco) by Venetian School, (14th century); (add.info.: Scenes from the life of St Nicholas by a Viennese master (14th C)

Background imageSan Nicola Collection: View from Isola San Domino to Isola San Nicola and castle, Tremiti Islands, Apulia, Italy

View from Isola San Domino to Isola San Nicola and castle, Tremiti Islands, Apulia, Italy

Background imageSan Nicola Collection: Panorama of Kotor at night with a detail on the Orthodox Church of St

Panorama of Kotor at night with a detail on the Orthodox Church of St. Nicholas, Montenegro, Balkans

Background imageSan Nicola Collection: Saints Nicholas and Just, part of the altarpiece, 1469 (tempera on panel)

Saints Nicholas and Just, part of the altarpiece, 1469 (tempera on panel)
7294096 Saints Nicholas and Just, part of the altarpiece, 1469 (tempera on panel) by Domenico di Michelino, (1417-91); Museo dell'Opera del Duomo, Prato

Background imageSan Nicola Collection: Good Shepherd between St Nicholas and St Francis, c. 1385 (painting)

Good Shepherd between St Nicholas and St Francis, c. 1385 (painting)
7294068 Good Shepherd between St Nicholas and St Francis, c.1385 (painting) by Michele, Francesco di (fl.c.1382); Museo dell'Opera del Duomo, Prato

Background imageSan Nicola Collection: Annunciation with saints and prophets, 1370-80, (tempera on wood)

Annunciation with saints and prophets, 1370-80, (tempera on wood)
7146379 Annunciation with saints and prophets, 1370-80, (tempera on wood) by Luca di Tomme (1356-89); Galleria degli Uffizi, Florence, Tuscany, Italy; (add.info.: Annunciation with St Francis)

Background imageSan Nicola Collection: St Nicholas and the three children, 1592, Girolamo Muziano, church of St

St Nicholas and the three children, 1592, Girolamo Muziano, church of St. Louis of the french, San Luigi dei francesi
5309837 St Nicholas and the three children, 1592, Girolamo Muziano, church of St. Louis of the french, San Luigi dei francesi, Rome, Italy by Muziano, Girolamo (1532-92); San Luigi dei Francesi

Background imageSan Nicola Collection: Madonna and Child with saints, 1332, (tempera on wood)

Madonna and Child with saints, 1332, (tempera on wood)
7146391 Madonna and Child with saints, 1332, (tempera on wood) by Lorenzetti, Ambrogio (1285-c.1348); Galleria degli Uffizi, Florence, Tuscany

Background imageSan Nicola Collection: Madonna and Child with st Matthew and st Nicholas of Bari, 1328, (tempera on wood)

Madonna and Child with st Matthew and st Nicholas of Bari, 1328, (tempera on wood)
7146385 Madonna and Child with st Matthew and st Nicholas of Bari, 1328, (tempera on wood) by Daddi, Bernardo (fl.1327-d.1348); Galleria degli Uffizi, Florence, Tuscany

Background imageSan Nicola Collection: Madonna and Child enthroned with angels, st Nicholas and st Anthony the abbot, 1468-70 circa

Madonna and Child enthroned with angels, st Nicholas and st Anthony the abbot, 1468-70 circa, (tempera on wood)
7146549 Madonna and Child enthroned with angels, st Nicholas and st Anthony the abbot, 1468-70 circa, (tempera on wood) by Rosselli, Cosimo (1439-1507); Galleria degli Uffizi, Florence, Tuscany

Background imageSan Nicola Collection: St Mary Magdalen, st Nicholas of Bari, st John the Baptist and st George, 1425, (tempera on wood)

St Mary Magdalen, st Nicholas of Bari, st John the Baptist and st George, 1425, (tempera on wood)
7146261 St Mary Magdalen, st Nicholas of Bari, st John the Baptist and st George, 1425, (tempera on wood) by Fabriano, Gentile da (c.1370-1427); Galleria degli Uffizi, Florence, Tuscany

Background imageSan Nicola Collection: Altarpiece of Saint Nicholas, 1406 (tempera)

Altarpiece of Saint Nicholas, 1406 (tempera)
7332748 Altarpiece of Saint Nicholas, 1406 (tempera) by Cabrera, Jaume (fl.1394-1432); Santa Maria de la Seu, Manresa, Catalonia, Spain; (add.info.: Colegiata Basilica de Santa, Catalunya, Barcelona)

Background imageSan Nicola Collection: St. Nicholas visits the family and asks the child if he is well and he can give him nuts, 1888

St. Nicholas visits the family and asks the child if he is well and he can give him nuts, 1888
7279702 St. Nicholas visits the family and asks the child if he is well and he can give him nuts, 1888 by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: St)

Background imageSan Nicola Collection: Altarpiece of St. Nicolas: miracle of the multiplication of the grains, predella

Altarpiece of St. Nicolas: miracle of the multiplication of the grains, predella
7294911 Altarpiece of St. Nicolas: miracle of the multiplication of the grains, predella by Cabrera, Jaume (fl.1394-1432); Santa Maria de la Seu, Manresa, Catalonia

Background imageSan Nicola Collection: Virgin and Child between St. Nicholas and St. Elijah. Central panel

Virgin and Child between St. Nicholas and St. Elijah. Central panel
LRI4607944 Virgin and Child between St. Nicholas and St. Elijah. Central panel, Altarpiece of Carmel (Tempera on wood, 1328-1329) by Lorenzetti, Pietro (c.1280-1348); Pinacoteca Nazionale, Siena

Background imageSan Nicola Collection: Madonna in throne has the child and saints (oil on canvas, 1522)

Madonna in throne has the child and saints (oil on canvas, 1522)
LRI4611003 Madonna in throne has the child and saints (oil on canvas, 1522) by Rosso Fiorentino, Giovanni Battista (1494-1540); Palatine Gallery, Pitti Palace

Background imageSan Nicola Collection: The cloister of San Nicola, 13th century

The cloister of San Nicola, 13th century
The cloister of San Nicola, in Agrigento, Sicily, 13th century

Background imageSan Nicola Collection: San Nicola Cathedral Trani

San Nicola Cathedral Trani
The apse of the Romanesque Cathedral of San Nichola at Trani on the shore of the Adriatic. Founded in 1099, consecrated in 1143 and completed by 1200

Background imageSan Nicola Collection: Church of San Nicola (Chiesa San Nicola di Bari Duomo), Castelmola, East Coast of Sicily, Italy

Church of San Nicola (Chiesa San Nicola di Bari Duomo), Castelmola, East Coast of Sicily, Italy, Europe



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"San Nicola: A Glimpse into the Sacred Art and Iconography" Step into a world of divine beauty as we explore the captivating artworks dedicated to San Nicola, also known as Saint Nicholas. This revered saint has been depicted in various forms throughout history, leaving us with an exquisite collection of masterpieces that reflect his significance. One such masterpiece is "Saints Nicholas and Just, " a remarkable altarpiece created in 1469. Painted with tempera on panel, it showcases the harmonious presence of these two saints, radiating their spiritual aura onto all who behold them. Another awe-inspiring painting is the "Good Shepherd between St Nicholas and St Francis. " Dating back to around 1385, this piece captures the essence of compassion and guidance through its portrayal of these holy figures. The "Stories of the life of Saint Nicholas, " painted in 1327-32 using tempera on wood, narrates significant moments from his life. Each stroke tells a tale that resonates with devotion and faithfulness towards humanity. Intriguingly, Girolamo Muziano's "St Nicholas and the three children" transports us to Rome's Church of St. Louis of the French. Created in 1592, this artwork portrays an enchanting scene where Saint Nicholas protects three innocent children—a testament to his benevolence. San Nicola's influence extends beyond paintings alone; it encompasses sculptures too. The "Madonna and Child with saints" (1332) presents a delicate balance between divinity and earthly existence through its intricate details carved upon wood. Furthermore, another striking depiction can be found in "Madonna and Child with st Matthew and st Nicholas of Bari" (1328). Here we witness not only maternal love but also reverence for both Saint Matthew—patron saint for accountants—and Saint Nicholas—the patron saint for sailors among many other professions.