The Presentation in the Temple, Scene of the presentation of the infant Christ in the temple. The holy figures are accompanied by two kneeling patrons. The scene is believed to be set in the Notre Dame in Dijon and the unknown artist may have belonged to the school of Tournai., c. 1430

 Item — Box: 259A
Identifier: spc-mss0088-s36-i0094

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The Presentation in the Temple, Scene of the presentation of the infant Christ in the temple. The holy figures are accompanied by two kneeling patrons. The scene is believed to be set in the Notre Dame in Dijon and the unknown artist may have belonged to the school of Tournai.

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Scope and Contents

Vanderbilt photo identifier: SC.MSS.088.FLEM.0088; Public Notes: This piece originated from the Ducal Chapel which was then kept by the Prior of the Chartreuse, Dom Bonaventure Durand, in 1791. It was bought in 1894 by M.E. Pelletier.

Dates

  • Creation: c. 1430

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

This collection may be viewed only in the reading room of Special Collections in the Jean and Alexander Heard Library. Collections should be requested 2-3 days prior to visiting in order to facilitate easier access. For questions or to request a collection, contact specialcollections@vanderbilt.edu.

Biographical / Historical

Subjects: Panel Paintings; Baskets; Religious Subjects; Canvas Paintings; Patrons; Jesus Christ; Prophets; Doves; Life of Christ; Clergy; Birds; Saint Mary Cleophas; Saint Attributes; Paintings; Oil Paintings; Popes; Saint Joseph; Saints; Candles; Virgin Mary; Tempera Paintings; New Testament; Biblical Scenes; Presentation at the Temple; School: Unknown; Style period: Early Renaissance; Work type:

Full Extent

1 Items ; Image height (in.): 10.9; Image width (in.): 6

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Additional Description

Physical Description

Medium: Tempera or oil on Panel; Physical condition: yellowing, curling, bent; Print type: black and white; Support:

General

Artist Status: Attributed

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Repository Details

Repository Details

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