Artwork

Triptych with Christ, the Virgin, and St. John the Evangelist

Triptych with Christ, the Virgin, and St. John the Evangelist, by Unknown, unspecified, 1804
Triptych with Christ, the Virgin, and St. John the Evangelist, by Unknown, unspecified, 1804

Triptych with Christ, the Virgin, and St. John the Evangelist is an unspecified painting by the Romanticist artist Unknown. It dates from 1804 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art. This artwork is a three-part wooden panel painting, also known as a triptych, featuring three figures with gold halos.

Accession no.
1918.404
Credit line
Gift of Mrs. Henry A. Stephens

About this work

Overview

This artwork is a three-part wooden panel painting, also known as a triptych, featuring three figures with gold halos.

Subject & Meaning

The triptych depicts the Virgin and Christ child on the left, Christ holding a scroll with red text in the center, and St. John the Evangelist on the right. The figures convey a sense of calm gravity, as if engaged in a solemn communication.

Technique & Style

The painting's frames are densely ornamented with intricate, colorful patterns. The use of gold halos and elaborate decoration suggests a strong emphasis on visual symbolism and reverence.

Artist & collection

Artist

Unknown

entity whose identity is not known

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Frequently asked questions

Who painted Triptych with Christ, the Virgin, and St. John the Evangelist?

Triptych with Christ, the Virgin, and St. John the Evangelist was painted by Unknown in 1804.

Where can I see Triptych with Christ, the Virgin, and St. John the Evangelist?

Triptych with Christ, the Virgin, and St. John the Evangelist is held by Cleveland Museum of Art.

What movement is Triptych with Christ, the Virgin, and St. John the Evangelist?

Triptych with Christ, the Virgin, and St. John the Evangelist is associated with Romanticism.