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Triptych. Centre: The Virgin and Child Enthroned. Left wing: The Nativity; The Angel of the Annunciation. Right wing: The Crucifixion; The Virgin Annunciate

Unknown

1400

unspecified

From the collection of National Galleries Scotland

Renaissance Religious Christ Child

Dominant colour

Triptych. Centre: The Virgin and Child Enthroned. Left wing: The Nativity; The Angel of the Annunciation. Right wing: The Crucifixion; The Virgin Annunciate is a 1400 unspecified by Unknown, depicting Christ Child, held at National Galleries Scotland.

Who painted this?: Unknown
When & what style?: 1400
Where can I see it?: National Galleries Scotland

About this work

This painting is a triptych, which means it's made up of three panels. The center panel shows the Virgin Mary holding the baby Jesus, and they're both sitting on a throne. The left panel has two scenes: one with angels and shepherds, and another with an angel talking to a woman. The right panel also has two scenes: one with Jesus on the cross, and another with the same woman from the left panel. The painting is very detailed, with lots of colors and patterns. The Virgin Mary is wearing a blue robe, and the baby Jesus is wearing a yellow robe. The background of the center panel is gold, which makes the Virgin Mary and the baby Jesus stand out.