The Art Institute of Chicago · 2006.11

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Triptych Icon with Virgin Mary and Christ Child Flanked by Archangels above Apostles (center), Scenes from the Life of Christ and Saints (left and right), central Ethiopia, late 17th century, tempera on linen mounted on wood and bound with cord, The Art Institute of Chicago, 2006.11.

The Art Institute of Chicago I Art Resource, NY

ImagePrinted p. 311, cat. 200 (supplied scan PDF p. 308)

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Triptych of the Virgin and Child and Christ’s life

late 17th century · central Ethiopia

Modern · artifact

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Triptych Icon with Virgin Mary and Christ Child Flanked by Archangels above Apostles (center), Scenes from the Life of Christ and Saints (left and right). late 17th century; tempera on linen mounted on wood and bound with cord; central Ethiopia.

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Triptych Icon with Virgin Mary and Christ Child Flanked by Archangels above Apostles (center), Scenes from the Life of Christ and Saints (left and right)

Catalogue no. 200: Triptych Icon with Virgin Mary and Christ Child Flanked by Archangels above Apostles (center), Scenes from the Life of Christ and Saints (left and right). late 17th century; tempera on linen mounted on wood and bound with cord; central Ethiopia.

Date: late 17th century
Object type: Icons & panel paintings
Recorded place: central Ethiopia
Holding institution: The Art Institute of Chicago
Accession: 2006.11
Image locator: Printed p. 311, cat. 200 (supplied scan PDF p. 308)