Triptych with the Virgin and Child
Virgin and Child triptych

Maker

North France or Italy, 14th century (carver)
1300-1399

Title

Triptych with the Virgin and Child
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

Accession Number

O.1966.GP.12

Mode of Acquisition

Gambier Parry, bequest, 1966

Credit

The Courtauld, London (Samuel Courtauld Trust)

Location

On display

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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.

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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