Vierge Glorieuse and Crucifixion diptych

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Title

Vierge Glorieuse and Crucifixion diptych

Date of Production

c. 1325-50

Medium

carved ivory with ebony backing (ebony backing is later)

Dimensions

Height: 180 mm
Width: 220 mm
Depth: 8 mm

Object Number

O.1966.GP.10

Mode of Acquisition

Gambier-Parry, bequest, 1966

Credit

Courtauld Gallery, London (Samuel Courtauld Trust)

Label Text

This is a frequent pairing of scenes in Gothic ivories. The artist contrasts the tenderness of the Virgin Mary holding the Child with the anguish of the Crucifixion. Viewers are encouraged to connect the two scenes – when the diptych is opened, Mary appears to look directly at her son on the cross. The Child’s crossed feet also prefigure the Crucifixion.

Provenance

Information not yet known or updated

Exhibition History

Siena: The Rise of Painting 1300-1350, National Gallery, London, 08/03/2025-22/06/2025
National Gallery (permanent display during closure), National Gallery, London, 14/09/2018-03/09/2021
Blood Tears Faith Doubt, Courtauld Gallery, London, 17/06/2010-18/07/2010
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The Gambier-Parry Collection, Courtauld Institute Galleries, London, 1967
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