Who painted Triptychon (Flügel fest)?

Triptychon (Flügel fest) was painted by Grifo di Tancredi in 1302.

Where can I see Triptychon (Flügel fest)?

Triptychon (Flügel fest) is held by Gemäldegalerie Berlin.

What movement is Triptychon (Flügel fest)?

Triptychon (Flügel fest) is associated with Byzantine icon painting.

Artwork

Triptychon (Flügel fest)

Grifo di Tancredi , 1302

Triptychon (Flügel fest) is a tempera painting by the Byzantine icon painting artist Grifo di Tancredi. It dates from 1302 and is held in the collection of the Gemäldegalerie Berlin.

About this work

Overview

The work titled *Triptychon (Flügel fest)* is a tempera panel painted in 1302 by the Italian artist Grifo di Tancredi. Executed as a religious composition, the piece forms part of a triptych format, though only the central wing is currently identified. It is part of the collection of the Gemäldegalerie in Berlin.

Subject & Meaning

The central panel depicts a conventional Christian narrative, employing iconographic motifs typical of early 14th‑century devotional art. The imagery serves a liturgical function, intended to aid contemplation and convey theological themes to an audience familiar with biblical stories.

Technique & Style

Grifo di Tancredi applied tempera—a fast‑drying pigment mixed with egg yolk—to a prepared wooden support. The brushwork reveals the linear precision and vivid coloration characteristic of the Gothic style in Italy, with attention to detail in figures and ornamental patterns.

History & Provenance

Created in the early 1300s, the painting eventually entered the holdings of the Gemäldegalerie, Berlin, where it is catalogued under the reference Q107439644. Its acquisition reflects the museum’s focus on assembling representative works of medieval Italian painting.