Triptych with the Virgin and Child
Virgin and Child triptych
Maker
North France or Italy, 14th century (carver)
1300-1399
1300-1399
Title
Triptych with the Virgin and Child
Virgin and Child triptych
Virgin and Child triptych
Date of Production
c. 1325-50
Medium
carved ivory with traces of pigment and gilding, with silver ring hinges and catch
Dimensions
Height: 207 mm
Width: 127 mm
Width: 127 mm
Accession Number
O.1966.GP.12
Mode of Acquisition
Gambier Parry, bequest, 1966
Credit
The Courtauld, London (Samuel Courtauld Trust)
Location
On display
Keywords
Label Text
To either side of the Virgin Mary and Christ Child are scenes from Christ’s birth. Above, God the Father is flanked by angels.
Traces of colour and gold leaf are visible on the lining of Mary’s cloak. Originally, she likely held a carved flower. In its place, a delicate stalk was painted with gold over a crack in the ivory.
There are extensive traces of original colour and
gilding on this triptych, as well as some later additions.
Originally the clouds, the lining of the Virgin’s coat and
some of the architectural details would have been
overlaid with blue pigment. In her right hand the Virgin
would have been holding a rose.
Traces of colour and gold leaf are visible on the lining of Mary’s cloak. Originally, she likely held a carved flower. In its place, a delicate stalk was painted with gold over a crack in the ivory.
There are extensive traces of original colour and
gilding on this triptych, as well as some later additions.
Originally the clouds, the lining of the Virgin’s coat and
some of the architectural details would have been
overlaid with blue pigment. In her right hand the Virgin
would have been holding a rose.
Provenance
Information not yet known or updated
Exhibition History
National Gallery (permanent display during closure), National Gallery, London, 14/09/2018-03/09/2021
Inscriptions
Inscription: incised on back of central panel with large A in black ink in a circle
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