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| Keywords: Ethiopian - Triptych with Mary and Her Son, Archangels, Scenes from Life of Christ and Saints - Walters 366 - Open.jpg This triptych three-paneled icon is distinguished by its somber colors linear patterns and sense of quiet melancholy The combination of white and black bands on the wings which is rare in Ethiopian art creates a bold pattern that serves as a background for Christ and the saints The victorious resurrected Christ seen at the upper right holds in his hand a processional cross early Other date century 16 tempera wood Closed cm 26 7 20 2 65 ; Open cm 26 7 40 4 1 ; Center panel cm 26 67 19 8 ; Left panel cm 26 5 10 ; Right panel cm 26 67 9 84 accession number 36 6 30807 Knopfelmacher Collection New York date and mode of acquisition unknown William Wright Gallery New York date and mode of acquisition unknown Walters Art Museum 1996 by purchase Museum purchase with funds provided by the W Alton Jones Foundation Acquisition Fund 1996 Ethiopian Art at The Walters The Walters Art Gallery Baltimore 1996 Angels of Light Ethiopian Art from the Walters Art Museum Birmingham Museum of Art Birmingham; Smith College Museum of Art Northampton; Museum of Biblical Art New York 2006-2007 place of origin Ethiopia Walters Art Museum license 3D Art of Ethiopia in the Walters Art Museum Church paintings in Ethiopia Paintings in the Walters Art Museum Media contributed by the Walters Art Museum needs category review | ||||
