The Virgin: Left Pinnacle Panel

Image credit: The National Gallery, London

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This panel once formed part of the uppermost tier of a large altarpiece. It shows the Virgin Mary with her arms crossed in front of her, a gesture of humility. It was placed to the left of a central image of the Apocalyptic Christ, and opposite one of John the Baptist (both of these panels are also in the National Gallery’s collection).

The theme of the whole altarpiece was divine judgement at the apocalypse, as described in the Book of Revelation, the biblical text that describes the end of the world. John the Baptist and Mary might be paired here because they are both traditionally thought to intervene on behalf of humanity at the Last Judgement, the moment when Christ would judge mankind.

The National Gallery, London

London

Title

The Virgin: Left Pinnacle Panel

Date

about 1364-6

Medium

Tempera on wood

Measurements

H 93.7 x W 37.2 cm

Accession number

NG579.7

Acquisition method

Bought, 1857

Work type

Painting

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