This altarpiece was commissioned in September 1455 by the Company of Priests of the Trinity in Pistoia; hence it represents the Trinity, and includes Saints Mamas, James the Great, Zeno and Jerome. When Pesellino died in July 1457, the painting was finished by Fra Filippo Lippi, and delivered in June 1460.
This painting forms part of the Santa Trinità Altarpiece. The altarpiece was divided into several parts, probably in the 18th century, and has now been largely reassembled. The fragments entered the Collection at different dates.
Key facts
Artist dates
1422 - 1457; born about 1406; died 1469
Full title
Angel (Left Hand)
Date made
1455-60
Medium and support
Egg tempera, tempera grassa and oil on wood
Dimensions
43.5 x 61.5 cm
Acquisition credit
Bought, 1917
Inventory number
NG3230
Location in Gallery
Other paintings in the group: The Pistoia Santa Trinità Altarpiece
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Francesco Pesellino and Fra Filippo Lippi and Workshop
1455-60
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Francesco Pesellino and Fra Filippo Lippi and workshop
1455-60
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Francesco Pesellino and Fra Filippo Lippi and workshop
1455-60
Painting
Francesco Pesellino and Fra Filippo Lippi and workshop
1455-60
Painting
Fra Filippo Lippi and workshop
1455-60
Painting
Fra Filippo Lippi and workshop
1455-60
Painting
Fra Filippo Lippi and workshop
1455-60
Painting
Fra Filippo Lippi and workshop
1455-60
