The Burning Bush (triptych), This work is a triptych. In the central panel, the Virgin Mary and Christ child are seated in the Burning Bush. On the ground below, an angel appears to Moses. The two are accompanied by a flock of sheep and goats. A Tuscan landscape is evident in the background. The donors of this work, presumably King Rene and his wife are depicted in devotion on the interior panels. They are each accompanied by their patron saints., 1476

Item — Box: 271

Identifier: spc-mss0088-s38-i0234

The Burning Bush (triptych), This work is a triptych. In the central panel, the Virgin Mary and Christ child are seated in the Burning Bush. On the ground below, an angel appears to Moses. The two are accompanied by a flock of sheep and goats. A Tuscan landscape is evident in the background. The donors of this work, presumably King Rene and his wife are depicted in devotion on the interior panels. They are each accompanied by their patron saints.

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Scope and Contents

Vanderbilt photo identifier: SC.MSS.088.FREN.0228; Public Notes: This work was commissioned by King Rene of Provence.

Dates

Creation: 1476

Creator

Nicolas 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: Virgin Mary; religious art; Jesus Christ; landscapes; dogs; lambs; Moses; angels; animals; Burning Bush; School: French; Style period: Renaissance; Technique: painting (technique); Work type: paintings

Full Extent

1 Items : Image Work Type: photographic print ; Image height (in.): 7.7; Image width (in.): 9.9in.

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Additional Description

Physical Description

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

General

Artist Status: confirmed; Inscription author: artist; Inscription original text: Rubum quem viderat Moyses incombustum conservatam agnovimus tuam laudabilem virginitatem sancta dei genitrix; Qui mi invenerit inveniet vitam et hauriet salutem a domino sap; Inscription original text language: Lat; Inscription original text type: text; Inscription position: Bottom of central panel; Top of central panel; Inscription translation text: In the Burning Bush, Moses saw the Virgin Mary, the Most Holy Mother of God; Whoso findeth me findeth life, and shall obtain favor of the Lord; Inscription translation text language: English; Inscription translation text type: translation