This painting is part of the group: Diptych: Christ and the Virgin
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This painting is one half of a diptych that portrays Christ and the Virgin. Here Christ is shown holding an orb as ruler of the world. The companion picture shows the Virgin at prayer. They are posed in this fashion in other pictures which show them in heaven.
Many versions of these pictures exist, indicating that they were popular and devotional images. The images presumably derive, at several removes, from the Ghent altarpiece by the van Eycks.
Many versions of these pictures exist, indicating that they were popular and devotional images. The images presumably derive, at several removes, from the Ghent altarpiece by the van Eycks.
Other paintings in this group: Diptych: Christ and the Virgin
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The National Gallery, Trafalgar Square, London WC2N 5DN