Triptych Oil Painting, The left and right wings of a triptych. The right wing of the triptych depicts the presentation of Christ in the temple, while the left wing illustrates the Nativity., 1510-1512

 Item — Box: 260A
Identifier: spc-mss0088-s36-i0324

Scope and Contents

Vanderbilt photo identifier: SC.MSS.088.FLEM.0308.1; Public Notes: An image of the central panel can be found at SC.MSS.088.FLEM.0307.

Dates

  • Creation: 1510-1512

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; Jesus Christ; Life of Christ; Clergy; Paintings; Oil Paintings; Bishops; Saint Joseph; Triptychs; Bulls; Donkeys; Animals; Saints; Virgin Mary; Nativity; New Testament; Biblical Scenes; Presentation at the Temple; School: Flemish; Style period: High Renaissance; Work type:

Full Extent

1 Items ; Image height (in.): 7.8; Image width (in.): 5.1

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Physical Description

Medium: oil on oak panel; Physical condition: yellowing, curling, scratches; Print type: black and white; Support:

General

Artist Status: Confirmed

Repository Details

Part of the Vanderbilt University Special Collections and University Archives Repository

Contact:
Special Collections Library
1101 19th Ave. S.
Nashville TN 37212 United States

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