Triptych: The Life of the Virgin
Triptych: The Life of the Virgin by artist. Ivory triptych sculpture with a central panel and two side panels that are hinged to open and close. The central panel depicts a woman in a long dress holding a baby. The woman and baby are under an arched recess. The top of the central panel comes to a point and is topped with a decorative element. The two side panels are also made of ivory and have a similar pointed top. The left panel has two scenes carved into it, one above the other. The top scene on the left panel shows two people standing and interacting. The bottom scene on the left panel shows two people sitting and interacting. The right panel also has two scenes carved into it, one above the other. The top scene on the right panel shows two people standing and interacting. The bottom scene on the right panel shows two people and a baby. The sculpture stands on a rectangular base. The background is grey.
Artwork Details
- Dimensions
- 605 × 893 px
- Museum Record
- View original
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