Triptych

Triptych

Andrea Mantegna

1464

tempera

From the collection of Uffizi Gallery

About this work

This painting is a triptych, meaning it's divided into three panels. The left panel shows a figure in the sky, surrounded by red angels. The middle panel depicts a busy scene with many people, some on horseback, gathered around a cave. The right panel features an ornate building with people standing outside. The middle panel is the most detailed, with a variety of characters and activities. Some people are kneeling, while others are standing or riding horses. The scene is set against a rocky backdrop, with a blue sky above. If you're interested in learning more about this style of painting, you might want to look into the work of Andrea Mantegna.

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