Polyptych: Life Of The Virgin Mary And Christ, 19th Century, Tempera On Panel
Life of the Virgin Mary and Christ
Tempera on panel
in 84,25x16,14
Devotional polyptych with Christological and Marian scenes, composed of seven painted panels.
The work depicts episodes from the life of the Virgin Mary and of Christ, each framed within a red-bordered panel.
The scenes include (from left to right):
Resurrection or Anastasis (Christ rising from the tomb)
Ascension of Christ
Pentecost
Transfiguration
Visitation
Presentation of Jesus at the Temple
Dormitio Virginis (Death of the Virgin)
The style is clearly iconographic, with the following characteristics: Byzantine influence: golden haloes, flat figures, hieratic gestures. Narrative simplicity and vivid colors, typical of popular iconography. The work can likely be dated 19th century.
Dimensionsin 84,25x16,14
Provenance
Private collection
Defects.
Period: 19th century
Style: Other Style
Condition: Good condition
Material: Painted wood
Width: 214
Height: 41
Reference (ID): 1837337
Availability: In stock
