Right Leaf of a Diptych with Coronation of the Virgin

late 14th century

Not on view

This panel from an ivory diptych depicts the Coronation of the Virgin with Mary and Christ surrounded by angelic musicians, representing the court of heaven. A related ivory diptych in the Victoria and Albert Museum, London, illustrates the Coronation and the Dormition of the Virgin.

Artwork Details

Title: Right Leaf of a Diptych with Coronation of the Virgin
Date: late 14th century
Geography: Made in probably Venice, Italy
Culture: Italian
Medium: Elephant ivory
Dimensions: Overall: 4 3/16 x 3 1/16 x 3/16 in. (10.6 x 7.8 x 0.5 cm)
Classification: Ivories-Elephant
Credit Line: The Cloisters Collection, 1971
Object Number: 1971.49.4
Curatorial Department: Medieval Art and The Cloisters

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