Ivory diptych - Annunciation & Nativity [1275-1325]
Ivory Diptych with scenes of the Nativity, the Adoration of the Magi, the Crucifixion, and the Last Judgement [1275-1325]
Unknown artist, French, Île de France
Each Panel: 24.1 x 13.3 cm
RISDM (Rhode Island School of Design Museum)
Museum Appropriation Fund 22.201
Charming details:
Mary seizes the arm of her newborn infant, whereas the Christ child fondles the head of the ass.
One shepherd (above Mary's head) plays the bagpipe.
Ivory diptych - Annunciation & Nativity [1275-1325]
Ivory Diptych with scenes of the Nativity, the Adoration of the Magi, the Crucifixion, and the Last Judgement [1275-1325]
Unknown artist, French, Île de France
Each Panel: 24.1 x 13.3 cm
RISDM (Rhode Island School of Design Museum)
Museum Appropriation Fund 22.201
Charming details:
Mary seizes the arm of her newborn infant, whereas the Christ child fondles the head of the ass.
One shepherd (above Mary's head) plays the bagpipe.