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| Keywords: Arnau Bassa - Triptych with Madonna and Child with the Crucifixion and the Annunciation - Walters 37468 - A T Left Detail C.jpg Circle of The central scene of this altarpiece depicts the enthroned Madonna and Child flanked by angels The Christ Child holds a tiny European goldfinch a symbol of his resurrection The bird is tethered a reminder that in the 14th century such animals were kept as pets by children Angels present Mary with chalices of white flowers alluding to her purity On the left appear the Annunciation and the Crucifixion while Christ's Presentation in the Temple and the Coronation of the Virgin are on the right The delicate punch-work decoration and the slender graceful figures reveal the influence of Sienese painting Catalan artists learned the style and techniques of Italian painting by examining imported Italian works in local churches; some even traveled to Italy to perfect their craft ca 1340 1348 Medieval tempera and gold leaf on panel cm 126 8 184 9 accession number 37 468 1582 Henry Walters Baltimore 1931 mode of acquisition unknown Walters Art Museum Henry Walters Acquired by Henry Walters 1931 The International Style The Arts in Europe Around 1400 The Walters Art Gallery Baltimore 1962 place of origin Catalonia Spain Walters Art Museum license 2D Triptych with Madonna and Child with the Crucifixion and the Annunciation Media contributed by the Walters Art Museum needs category review | ||||
