Zenobe Collection

Madonna and Child with SS. Zenobius and John the Baptist, and donor Palla Strozzi (1372-1462) (tempera on panel)
BAT254066 Madonna and Child with SS. Zenobius and John the Baptist, and donor Palla Strozzi (1372-1462) (tempera on panel) by Rosselli, Cosimo (1439-1507); Palazzo Strozzi, Florence

The Shrine of St. Zenobius showing one long panel depicting the Miracle of the Strozzi
BAT97641 The Shrine of St. Zenobius showing one long panel depicting the Miracle of the Strozzi Boy. c.1432-42 (bronze) (for details see 97642-45) by Ghiberti, Lorenzo (1378-1455); Duomo, Florence

The Shrine of St. Zenobius, raising of the dead child, c
875246 The Shrine of St. Zenobius, raising of the dead child, c.1432-42 (bronze) (detail of 97641) by Ghiberti, Lorenzo (1378-1455); Museo dell Opera del Duomo, Florence, Tuscany

The Shrine of St. Zenobius, detail of the dead child, c
BAT97644 The Shrine of St. Zenobius, detail of the dead child, c.1432-42 (bronze) (detail of 97641) by Ghiberti, Lorenzo (1378-1455); Duomo, Florence, Tuscany

The Shrine of St. Zenobius, detail of crowd, 1432-5 (bronze) (detail of 97641)
BAT97645 The Shrine of St. Zenobius, detail of crowd, 1432-5 (bronze) (detail of 97641) by Ghiberti, Lorenzo (1378-1455); Duomo, Florence, Tuscany, Italy; Photo eNicol Orsi Battaglini; Italian

The Shrine of St. Zenobius, detail of the relief, c. 1432-42 (bronze) (detail of 97641)
BAT97642 The Shrine of St. Zenobius, detail of the relief, c.1432-42 (bronze) (detail of 97641) by Ghiberti, Lorenzo (1378-1455); Duomo, Florence, Tuscany

Virgin and Child with SS. John the Baptist, Andrew, Bartholomew and Zenobius, c
FIT55395 Virgin and Child with SS. John the Baptist, Andrew, Bartholomew and Zenobius, c.1478 (tempera with gold on panel) by Rosselli, Cosimo (1439-1507); 190.5x175.2 cm; Fitzwilliam Museum

The Miracle of St. Zenobius, 1442-48 (tempera on panel)
FIT58884 The Miracle of St. Zenobius, 1442-48 (tempera on panel) by Veneziano, Domenico (c.1400-61); 28.6x32.5 cm; Fitzwilliam Museum, University of Cambridge, UK; eFitzwilliam Museum; Italian

Saints Zenobius, Stephen and Lawrence, detail from the fresco in the Sala dei Gigli, c
BEN217197 Saints Zenobius, Stephen and Lawrence, detail from the fresco in the Sala dei Gigli, c.1470 (fresco) by Ghirlandaio

Head of St. Zenobius, 1505 (mosaic)
VLS64921 Head of St. Zenobius, 1505 (mosaic) by Monte del Fora, or di Giovanni (1448-1529); 91x60 cm; Museo dell Opera del Duomo, Florence, Tuscany, Italy; eGiuliano Valsecchi; Italian

The Shrine of St. Zenobius, detail of the crowd from the Miracle of the Strozzi Boy, c
BAT97643 The Shrine of St. Zenobius, detail of the crowd from the Miracle of the Strozzi Boy, c.1432-42 (bronze) (detail of 97641) by Ghiberti, Lorenzo (1378-1455); Duomo, Florence, Tuscany

Zenobe Theophile Gramme (1826-1901) Belgian electrical engineer who settled in France in his 20s. Invented the direct current dynamo (c1871). Engraving c1901

ELECTRICAL EXPOSITION, 1881. Electrical generators built by Z

ZENOBE THEOPHILE GRAMME (1826-1901). Belgian electrician. Gramme perfecting the first industrial dynamo, 1872. Line engraving, French, 19th century

Electric light at the Houses of Parliament
Two engravings from 1873 showing Zenobe Grammes electric light shining from Big Ben and the electric apparatus in the clock-tower

Grammes dynamo-electrical machine
Engraving by W. Bazzett Murray showing Grammes direct-current dynamo. Zenobe Theophile Gramme (1826-1901) built the first successful dynamo in 1869

Gramme Dynamo / 1870
A dynamo (electricity generator) developed by Belgian engineer Zenobe Gramme (1826-1901) in 1870

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"Zenobius: A Saintly Figure in Renaissance Art" In the world of Renaissance art, one name stands out - Zenobius. This captivating figure has been immortalized in various masterpieces, each telling a unique story. One such artwork is "Madonna and Child with SS. Zenobius and John the Baptist, " where Zenobius appears alongside the Madonna and Child, as well as John the Baptist. Painted by an unknown artist, this tempera on panel piece captures the serenity and grace of these holy figures. Another notable depiction is found in "The Shrine of St. Zenobius showing one long panel depicting the Miracle of the Strozzi. " Here, we witness a miraculous event involving Palla Strozzi himself, who donated this magnificent shrine to honor his patron saint. The detailed bronze relief showcases scenes like raising a dead child back to life – a testament to Zenobius' divine powers. Delving deeper into this shrine's intricacies reveals more fascinating details. A closer look at "The Shrine of St. Zenobius" exposes intricate bronze reliefs from 1432-5 that depict crowds witnessing miracles unfold before their eyes. Moving beyond paintings and sculptures, we encounter frescoes like "Saints Zenobius, Stephen and Lawrence" adorning the walls of Sala dei Gigli. These vibrant frescoes capture not only religious figures but also convey stories from biblical narratives. A mosaic titled "Head of St. Zenobius" further exemplifies how artists sought to portray this revered saint's likeness with meticulous attention to detail in 1505. Lastly, we come across "The Miracle of St. Zenobius, " a breathtaking tempera on panel masterpiece created between 1442-48. This painting encapsulates both faith and wonder as it depicts yet another extraordinary miracle performed by our beloved saint. Throughout these artworks spanning centuries, one thing remains constant – Saint Zenobius' significance in religious iconography.