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Triptych - The Virgin and Child Enthroned with Eight Saints

Maker

Attributed to
Nardo di Cione (artist)
1320-1366

(Artists)
1325-1375

Title

Triptych - The Virgin and Child Enthroned with Eight Saints

Date of Production

(14th century) 1300 - 1399

Medium

tempera on panel

Dimensions

Height: 65.1 cm
Width: 28.7 cm

Accession Number

P.1966.GP.300

Mode of Acquisition

Gambier Parry, bequest, 1966

Credit

The Courtauld, London (Samuel Courtauld Trust)

Copyright

Work in the public domain

Location

Not currently on display

Keywords







Related Works

Virgin and Child Enthroned with Eight Saints (centre panel) Nativity with Angel of the Annunciation - above (left panel) Crucifixion with Virgin of the Annunciation - above (right panel)

Label Text

This small triptych is believed to have been created in Florence by one of the most prominent painters of the mid-14th century, Nardo di Cione. The author of fresco cycles in churches throughout the city, Nardo also produced altarpieces and domestic devotional objects, such as this triptych. These became highly collectible in the 19th century. As a result, damaged works were repaired and overpainted, as is the case here. The frame structure dates from the mid-19th century, although it follows general Renaissance principles. While the central panel has been heavily repainted, the side panels still display Nardo's characteristic style and sensitive rendering of human emotion.

Provenance

Gambier-Parry Bequest 1966

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