The Resurrection of Lazarus (interior panels), In this photograph, the panel on the left depicts Mary Magdalen kneeling before Christ as she washes his feet and anoints him with expensive perfumes. Others sit feasting at a table. In the background is a window through which can be seen an aristocratic couple playing a board game. In this photograph, the panel on the right depicts Saint Martha on bended knee as she pleads with Christ to save her brother Lazarus. Christ and Martha are surrounded by his followers and are depicted in an expansive landscape with a castle visible in the background. In the actual triptych, these panels are shown on opposite sides., 1461

Item — Box: 271

Identifier: spc-mss0088-s38-i0230

The Resurrection of Lazarus (interior panels), In this photograph, the panel on the left depicts Mary Magdalen kneeling before Christ as she washes his feet and anoints him with expensive perfumes. Others sit feasting at a table. In the background is a window through which can be seen an aristocratic couple playing a board game. In this photograph, the panel on the right depicts Saint Martha on bended knee as she pleads with Christ to save her brother Lazarus. Christ and Martha are surrounded by his followers and are depicted in an expansive landscape with a castle visible in the background. In the actual triptych, these panels are shown on opposite sides.

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Scope and Contents

Vanderbilt photo identifier: SC.MSS.088.FREN.0224; Public Notes: This photograph depicts the interior panels of the Fromenti triptych.

Dates

Creation: 1461

Creator

Nicholas Froment (Person)

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: Saint Martha; Mary Magdalen; religious art; Jesus Christ; triptych; Raising of Lazarus; Saints; School: French; Style period: Renaissance; Technique: painting (technique); Work type: paintings

Full Extent

1 Items : Image Work Type: photographic print ; Image height (in.): 10.2; Image width (in.): 7.7in.

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Additional Description

Physical Description

Medium: oil paint; Physical condition: curling; bent; Print type: toned black and white; Support:

General

Part of master image SC.MSS.088.FREN.0221; Artist Status: confirmed; Inscription author: artist; Inscription original text: Illegible inscription; Inscription original text language: Lat; Inscription original text type: text; Inscription position: Bottom of right panel; Inscription translation text type: