Triptych
Tryptych
late 15th century (made)
late 15th century (made)
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This centre of this oak relief is carved with the subject of St. Martin dividing his cloak with the beggar. The panels on either side are carved with representations of the Holy Trinity and the Virgin and Child with St Anne. It is thought to be German and to date from the late fifteenth century
Object details
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Title | Triptych |
Materials and techniques | Oak |
Brief description | Tryptych, Oak, St Martin, Virgin and Child, Holy Trinity |
Physical description | Oak tryptych with round top. The centre of the interior is carved in relief with the subject of St Martin dividing his cloak with the beggar, while in the volets are respectively represented the Holy Trinity, and the Virgin and Child with St. Anne. |
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Object history | Bought for £20. |
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Summary | This centre of this oak relief is carved with the subject of St. Martin dividing his cloak with the beggar. The panels on either side are carved with representations of the Holy Trinity and the Virgin and Child with St Anne. It is thought to be German and to date from the late fifteenth century |
Bibliographic reference | List of Objects in the Art Division South Kensington Museum acquired during the Year 1889. Arranged according to the dates of acquisition, with appendix and indices. London: Eyre and Spottiswoode, 1890. pp. 43 |
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Accession number | 427-1889 |
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Record created | October 27, 2008 |
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