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Miniature Altarpiece with the Virgin in Glory, and Saints James and Dominic

early 16th century

Not on view

The wings of the miniature altarpiece provide clues about its original owner, the figure kneeling at the left. His name almost certainly was James, as he kneels alongside Saint James the Great as his patron. In addition, he was affiliated with the Dominican order, which promoted the praying of the Rosary. Saint Dominic appears at right, a little dog at his feet.

Miniature Altarpiece with the Virgin in Glory, and Saints James and Dominic, Boxwood, Netherlandish — This image cannot be enlarged, viewed at full screen, or downloaded.

Miniature Altarpiece with the Virgin in Glory, and Saints James and Dominic, Boxwood, Netherlandish

Miniature Altarpiece with the Virgin in Glory, and Saints James and Dominic, Boxwood, Netherlandish

Miniature Altarpiece with the Virgin in Glory, and Saints James and Dominic, Boxwood, Netherlandish

Miniature Altarpiece with the Virgin in Glory, and Saints James and Dominic, Boxwood, Netherlandish

Miniature Altarpiece with the Virgin in Glory, and Saints James and Dominic, Boxwood, Netherlandish

Miniature Altarpiece with the Virgin in Glory, and Saints James and Dominic, Boxwood, Netherlandish

Miniature Altarpiece with the Virgin in Glory, and Saints James and Dominic, Boxwood, Netherlandish

Miniature Altarpiece with the Virgin in Glory, and Saints James and Dominic, Boxwood, Netherlandish

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Title: Miniature Altarpiece with the Virgin in Glory, and Saints James and Dominic

Date: early 16th century

Culture: Netherlandish

Medium: Boxwood

Dimensions: Open: 4 5/16 × 3 1/16 × 7/8 in. (10.9 × 7.7 × 2.2 cm)
Closed: 4 5/16 × 1 15/16 × 7/8 in. (10.9 × 5 × 2.2 cm)

Classification: Sculpture-Miniature-Wood

Credit Line: Private collection, United Kingdom

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