Triptych with scenes of the Infancy and Crucifixion of Christ
Triptych
13th century (made)
13th century (made)
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| Place of origin |
This and 31:2-1996 are the wings belonging to the centre part of the Triptych [243-1867].
On the left wing are the scenes of the Annunciation, the Visitation and the Annunciation to the Shepherds. On the right is Herod instructing his soldiers and the Massacre of the Innocents. The central panel [V&A- Mus-no: 243-1867] shows the Nativity below and the Crucifixion above; and in the gable at the top Christ is shown presiding over the Last Judgement.
On the left wing are the scenes of the Annunciation, the Visitation and the Annunciation to the Shepherds. On the right is Herod instructing his soldiers and the Massacre of the Innocents. The central panel [V&A- Mus-no: 243-1867] shows the Nativity below and the Crucifixion above; and in the gable at the top Christ is shown presiding over the Last Judgement.
Object details
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| Object type | |
| Parts | This object consists of 2 parts.
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| Title | Triptych with scenes of the Infancy and Crucifixion of Christ (generic title) |
| Materials and techniques | Ivory |
| Brief description | Wings of a Triptych, ivory, with scenes of the Infancy and Crucifixion of Christ, England, ca. 1300 |
| Physical description | On the left wing are the scenes of the Annunciation, the Visitation and the Annunciation to the Shepherds. On the right is Herod instructing his soldiers and the Massacre of the Innocents. The central panel [V&A-Mus-no: 243-1867] shows the Nativity below and the Crucifixion above; and in the gable at the top Christ is shown presiding over the Last Judgement. |
| Credit line | Accepted by HM Government in Lieu of Inheritance Tax and allocated to the Victoria and Albert Museum, 1996 |
| Object history | Acquired from the Museums & Galleries Commission, together with another wing [31:2-1996], following their acceptance in lieu of Inheritance Tax from Luton Hoo (Estate of Lady Anastasia Wernher) by the Secretary of State for National Heritage. The wings complete a Triptych of which 243-1867 is the central panel. |
| Subjects depicted | |
| Summary | This and 31:2-1996 are the wings belonging to the centre part of the Triptych [243-1867]. On the left wing are the scenes of the Annunciation, the Visitation and the Annunciation to the Shepherds. On the right is Herod instructing his soldiers and the Massacre of the Innocents. The central panel [V&A- Mus-no: 243-1867] shows the Nativity below and the Crucifixion above; and in the gable at the top Christ is shown presiding over the Last Judgement. |
| Associated object | A.31:2-1996 (Part) |
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| Collection | |
| Accession number | A.31:1-1996 |
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| Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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