This painted work on wood, from an English Dominican church, is a rare example of medieval painting from the 14th century.
The panel depicts several episodes in the life of the Virgin, in succession, including the Nativity, the Death of the Virgin and the Adoration of the Magi. The final scene, to the right, is more rarely shown: it illustrates her Education, given by her mother, St Mary.
The scenes, in a refined style influenced by Parisian painting, are placed on a background with an embossed decoration of small and remarkably intricate motifs enhanced with gold.
Acquired in 1864, this altar frontal has a matching altarpiece, discovered in 1920 in a barn in Suffolk (UK), which is still held at the church in Thornam Parva (Suffolk).
Inventory no.: Cl. 7726
Height: 94 cm
Width: 302 cm
Period: 2nd quarter of the 14th century
En raison des Jeux Olympiques de Paris, le musée sera entièrement fermé les vendredi 26 et samedi 27 juillet 2024. Des ajustements horaires pourraient intervenir sur toute la durée de la compétition. Nous nous excusons pour la gêne occasionnée.
Due to the Paris Olympic Games, the museum will be completely closed on Friday 26 and Saturday 27 July 2024. Schedule adjustments may be made throughout the competition. We apologise for any inconvenience caused.
Debido a los Juegos Olímpicos de París, el museo permanecerá completamente cerrado el viernes 26 y el sábado 27 de julio de 2024. Es posible que se realicen ajustes horarios a lo largo de la competición. Rogamos disculpen las molestias ocasionadas.