Triptych of the Virgin, Christ, and Saint John the Baptist
PaintingsRussian19th century

Triptych of the Virgin, Christ, and Saint John the Baptist

1826

Artists

Unidentified ArtistArtist

Description

Left panel: the Virgin; center: Christ; right: John the Baptist. Integral loops at top of case at left and center panels-- possibly to secure the triptych closed?

Classification
Paintings
Medium
Painted panels in hinged bronze frame that folds out, with gilded silver overlay
Culture
Russian
Century
19th century
Division
European and American Art
Department
Department of Paintings, Sculpture & Decorative Arts

Dimensions

10 x 9.2 x 4.1 cm (3 15/16 x 3 5/8 x 1 5/8 in.) open: 10 x 26.5 x 4.1 cm (3 15/16 x 10 7/16 x 1 5/8 in.)

Provenance

Philip M. Lydig, Purchased in Russia, 1917, Bequest to Fogg Art Museum, 1930.

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