The Vision of the Dominican Habit

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This little scene was once hidden on the inside of a cupboard door – damage on the left hand border shows that there was once a door hinge there. Its reverse – the front of the door – is decorated with abstract patterns.

The story tells how the Blessed Reginald, once the dean to the Bishop of Orleans, became a Dominican friar (a member of the religious order founded by Saint Dominic). Saint Dominic is shown on the right of the column, praying before a vision of the Virgin Mary and two beautiful young women. He is praying for the speedy recovery of Reginald, shown to the left in his sickbed.

The Virgin Mary and the two women also appeared to Reginald and healed him with ointment. They offer him the habit of the Dominican Order which he accepted, joining them.

The National Gallery, London

London

Title

The Vision of the Dominican Habit

Date

about 1430-40

Medium

Egg tempera on wood

Measurements

H 24.4 x W 32.3 cm

Accession number

NG3417

Acquisition method

Presented by Sir Charles Archer Cook, 1919

Work type

Painting

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