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Originally an altarpiece protected by two shutters (the marks of their hinges are visible in the frame).
It represents the Trinity, with God the Father seated supporting the crucified Christ, and the Dove of the Holy Spirit between them, a type of image known as the Throne of Mercy.
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The National Gallery, Trafalgar Square, London WC2N 5DN