Altarpiece with Scenes of the Infancy of Christ

North French or South Netherlandish

late 15th century

On view at The Met Fifth Avenue in Gallery 305

This altarpiece is said to have come from the convent of the Ursulines in Amiens, France.

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Title: Altarpiece with Scenes of the Infancy of Christ
Date: late 15th century
Culture: North French or South Netherlandish
Medium: Limestone, polychromed, gilding
Dimensions: Overall: 19 x 19 x 3 3/16 in. (48.3 x 48.3 x 8.1 cm)
Classification: Sculpture-Stone
Credit Line: The Friedsam Collection, Bequest of Michael Friedsam, 1931
Object Number: 32.100.145
Curatorial Department: Medieval Art and The Cloisters

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