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The basis of the panel depicts Saint Florian standing holding a sword with one foot propped up on a stone parapet. The different typology of the background (gold compared to the sky and figures of the lower panels) raised doubts that the work was part of the polyptych. However, placed on the top left panel, opposite Lucy, the panel of Florian fits, observing the panel of Vincent Ferrer in the central panel and the rest of the altarpiece.The saint holds a red rose in his hand and the lace hanging from his neck recalls his martyrdom, drowning tied to a millstone.Reflecting the influence of Piero della Francesca, del Cossa's rendition of Florian figure is solemn and regal with attention is given to the anatomical and naturalistic rendering of the subject. This is best seen in the soft gestures and in the rendering of the hands. The striking stance, with the oval of the red cape and by the shortened circle that draws the wavy line of the edge of the petticoat. The pattern of his boot shows Yoshimura buckling.
Yoshimura buckling Vincent Ferrer parapet Piero della Francesca Saint Florian polyptych