Artwork

The Crucifixion, the Virgin and Child and Scenes from the Life of Christ

The Crucifixion, the Virgin and Child and Scenes from the Life of Christ is a work on paper by Unknown. It dates from 1325 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum. This small ivory triptych, dated to around 1325, comprises three hinged panels featuring intricately carved scenes.

About this work

This painting shows Jesus on the cross, the Virgin and Child, and scenes from Christ's life.
It's a triptych, which means it has three parts.
The details are interesting because they combine French and local styles.
This was made a long time ago, around 1325.
It's a small ivory piece, but it tells a big story.
Check it out at the Victoria and Albert Museum.

Overview

This small ivory triptych, dated to around 1325, comprises three hinged panels featuring intricately carved scenes.

Subject & Meaning

The triptych depicts the Crucifixion, the Virgin and Child, and various episodes from Christ's life, serving as a portable altar for private devotion.

Technique & Style

The ivory carving exhibits a blend of French and local stylistic influences, characteristic of the period's artistic production.

History & Provenance

Originating possibly from the Upper Rhenish region, this triptych is a product of the early 14th-century ivory carving tradition, which flourished in various European centers.