Triptych with the Virgin and Child, the Archangels Michael and Gabriel, Saints, and Scenes from the Life of Christ

late 17th century
Not on view
Returned to lender
This work of art was on loan to the museum and has since been returned to its lender.

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Triptych with the Virgin and Child, the Archangels Michael and Gabriel, Saints, and Scenes from the Life of Christ
  • Date: late 17th century
  • Culture: Ethiopian (Ethiopia)
  • Medium: Tempera on linen, mounted on wood and bound with cord
  • Dimensions: Mount: 8 in. × 3 1/4 in. × 20 1/2 in. (20.3 × 8.3 × 52.1 cm)
    Overall with mounting: 30 1/4 in. × 26 1/4 in. × 8 in. (76.8 × 66.7 × 20.3 cm)
    Width: 29 in. (73.7 cm)
    Mount: 8 × 20 1/2 × 3 1/4 in. (20.3 × 52.1 × 8.3 cm)
  • Classification: Paintings
  • Credit Line: The Art Institute of Chicago, Director's Fund, 2006.11
  • Rights and Reproduction: The Art Institute of Chicago / Art Resource, NY
  • Curatorial Department: Medieval Art and The Cloisters