Triptych
Triptych
18th century (made)
18th century (made)
| Artist/Maker | |
| Place of origin |
This boxwood triptych depicts the glorification of the Virgin Mary. The Virgin and Child are shown in the centre, enthroned among the branches of the Tree of Jesse and surrounded by busts showing 'the Geneaology of the Virgin'. Above is the Trinity symbolised by three Angels visiting Abraham. On the wings are the Annunciation (top) and various saints including two equestrian figures, probably St. George (left) and St. Theodore (right).
Object details
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| Object type | |
| Title | Triptych |
| Materials and techniques | Boxwood |
| Brief description | Virgin in glory; Boxwood Russo-Greek (Mount Athos), 18th century |
| Physical description | Triptych, boxwood. The Glorification of the Virgin. Centre, the Virgin and Child enthroned among the branches and Tree of Jesse, surrounded by busts showing 'the Geneaology of the Virgin'. Above is the Trinity symbolised by three Angels visiting Abraham. On the wings are the Annunciation (top) and various saints including two equestrian figures, probably St. George (left) and St. Theodore (right). |
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| Credit line | Bequeathed by Mrs Gilbertson in memory of her husband, Canon Gilbertson |
| Object history | Bequeathed by Mrs Gilbertson in memory of her husband, Canon Gilbertson. |
| Subjects depicted | |
| Summary | This boxwood triptych depicts the glorification of the Virgin Mary. The Virgin and Child are shown in the centre, enthroned among the branches of the Tree of Jesse and surrounded by busts showing 'the Geneaology of the Virgin'. Above is the Trinity symbolised by three Angels visiting Abraham. On the wings are the Annunciation (top) and various saints including two equestrian figures, probably St. George (left) and St. Theodore (right). |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | A.37-1940 |
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| Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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