Cretan, 16th century. An exceptionally fine antique triptych...

Hammer

£45,000

Cretan, 16th century. An exceptionally fine antique triptych icon: Scenes from the Life of Christ. Tempera on wood panel. Evidence of iconoclasm on central panel. Most likely a portable devotional altarpiece custom-made for an extremely high-status individual.

a. Left hand wing: when open shows Anastasis, when closed Annunciation.
b. Right hand wing: when open shows Nativity, when closed 'Noli Me Tangere'.
c. Centre: Crucifixion.   

Condylis Collection

Dimensions:
(Open) 26.6 cm (H) x 33.9 cm (W) x 3.5 cm (D)
(Closed) 26.6 cm (H) x 16 cm (W) x 3.5 (D)