Neues Museum, Wiesbaden, Germany
Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:
Three Scenes from the Life of Mary, This image shows three scenes from the life of the Virgin Mary: in the left panel, presentation of the Virgin in the temple; in the central panel, the coronation of the Virg; in the right panel, the birth of the Virgin. These scenes are part of a a series of six scenes, the other three shown in SC.MSS.088.VENI.0139.
In the first panel, Mary is presented by her mother Anna to the Priest in the temple, who holds out his hands to receive her. Joachim stands behind Anna, and other witnesses stand behind him. Behind the Priest and additional witnesses is the apse with a gothic style altarpiece. In the central scene is the coronation of the Virgin. Here, on a large throne in a flowering meadow, sits God the Father, Mary, and Christ in a triangular composition. Christ crowns Mary queen of Heaven, and God the Father places his hands on each of their shoulders. As Christ reaches out to crown Mary, the dove of the Holy Spirit hovers above his hand. He holds a scepter. Mary bows her head in piety. God the Father wears a mantle adorned with stars. Surrounding the ornate throne are eleven angels, three kneeling at the base of the throne and eight hovering around the upper sides of the scene. In the right panel is the birth of the Virgin. Here, Anna, who sits up in bed, is presented with the baby Mary. Joachim stands at the foot of the bed, and talks with two women. The scene is set in a domestic interior space., 1440-1450
Vanderbilt photo identifier: SC.MSS.088.VENI.0138; Public Notes: This set of three panels is the first row of two rows of panels.; This photograph was originally housed in a folder marked, "Giovanni d'Alemagna. Berlino 1058. 1430-40. Attribuzione generale."; formerly in the Kaiser Friedrich Museum, Berlin
Three Scenes from the Life of Mary, This image shows three scenes from the life of the Virgin Mary: in the left panel, the marriage of the Virg; in the central panel, the adoration of the Magi; in the right panel, the presentation of the Christ Child in the temple. These scenes are part of a a series of six scenes, the other three shown in SC.MSS.088.VENI.0138.
In the first panel, Mary is presented by her mother to Joseph, who holds a blooming branch with the dove of the Holy Spirit perched atop it. There are other men holding or breaking sticks - referring to the "Golden Legend". The Priest joins the hands of Mary and Joseph. The scene is set in front of the temple. In the central scene is the Adoration of the Magi. Here, just outside of the stable, Mary holds the Christ Child in her lap while Joseph stands beside her. The Magi and their entourage are lined up, approaching Christ with gifts, and the Magi at the front kneels to kiss Christ's foot. In the stable are donkeys, and in the distant countryside are shepherds with their flocks receiving the message of Christ's birth from a hovering angel. In the right panel is the presentation of the Christ Child in the temple. Here, in the center of the panel, Mary and the priest together hold the Christ Child as He is passed from the one to the other. Beside Mary, Joseph stands, holding two doves in his arms. There are also other witnesses present, surrounding the scene and surrounded by walls of the temple. In the lower front of the scene is a kneeling donor nun., 1440-1450
Vanderbilt photo identifier: SC.MSS.088.VENI.0139; Public Notes: This photograph was originally housed in a folder marked, "Giovanni d'Alemagna. Berlino 1058. 1430-40. Attribuzione generale."; This set of three panels is the second row of two rows of panels.; formerly in the Kaiser Friedrich Museum, Berlin
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