Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

Veronese, Paul SEE PAOLO VERONESE. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Veronese, Agostino SEE TURCHI. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Verona, Maffeo da an Italian painter, was born at Verona in 1576. He studied under Luigi Benfatto, but copied the works and adopted the style of Paul Veronese. Besides painting several works for the churches of his native city and for the Cathedral of Udine, he executed many works for the churches of Venice, among … Continue reading “Verona, Maffeo da”

Verona, Jacopo da an Italian painter of the 14th century, was born at Verona. He is only known by his numerous frescos in the Church of San Michele, at Padua, some of which still remain entire. See Spooner, Biog. Hist. of the Fine Arts, s.v. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Verona, Fra Giovanni da an Italian monk, was born at Oliveto in 1496. He became celebrated for his decorations of the choirs and sacristies with inlaid work of wood. He practiced the art in various cities of Italy, including Rome, where he was employed by pope Julius II. At first woods of different colors were … Continue reading “Verona, Fra Giovanni da”

Verona, Council Of (Concilium Veronese) Verona is a fortified city of Italy, capital of the province of the same name, on the Adige, twenty-two miles N.N.E. of Mantua. An ecclesiastical council was held here on Aug. 1, 1184, for the purpose of reconciling those who had been ordained by the antipopes. Pope Lucius III published … Continue reading “Verona, Council Of (Concilium Veronese)”

Verona (VERONENSIS.) Diocese in Venetia (Northern Italy). The city, situated on both branches of the River Adige, is the centre of extensive agricultural industry. In the days of the Venetian Republic it was already an important fortress, and was surrounded with walls and other defences by the Veronese Fra Giocondo, and remained so under the … Continue reading “Verona”

Veron, Francois a French controversialist, was born in Paris about 1575, of an honorable family. In 1595 he was admitted to the Order of the Jesuits, and applied himself to studies in opposition to the Reformation, and he spent his life in public debates and writings on that side. He died at Charenton, near Paris, … Continue reading “Veron, Francois”

Veroli, Diocese of (VERULANA). Located in the Province of Rome. The city of Veroli (Verulae) is situated on the crest of the Hernican Mountains, at the elevation of 1640 feet above the sea level, with the River Cora running beneath it. Its antiquity is evidenced by the remains of Pelargic walls. Upon the loftiest portion … Continue reading “Veroli, Diocese of”

Verocchio, Andrea a celebrated Italian painter, sculptor, and goldsmith, was born at Florence in 1432. He first distinguished himself as a goldsmith at Florence and Rome, and then devoted himself to sculpture in bronze and marble. His first work in marble was a monument in the Minerva at Rome to the wife of Francesco Tornabuoni, … Continue reading “Verocchio, Andrea”