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Folding triptych with a central Virgin and Child enthroned between angels, haloed saints below, and painted side panels of saints and riders in bright colors.

Triptych

A painted wooden triptych on linen shows the Virgin and Child enthroned at center, flanked by winged angels, with rows of haloed saints below. Side panels depict standing saints, a mounted rider, and scenes in bright red, blue, and ochre tempera.

Artist
Unknown
Date
Late 17th century
Medium
Tempera on linen, mounted on wood and bound with cord
Source
Art Institute of Chicago
Size
1686 × 1816 px
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Public domain · Art Institute of Chicago releases this image under CC0 (latest date 1706).
Rights checked 2026-11-04 · tier A · as stated by the source: CC0 (Art Institute of Chicago, is_public_domain=true)

Credit (appreciated, not required for public-domain works): Art Institute of Chicago, Director's Fund

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