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 is the main panel of the Santa Trinità Altarpiece. The altarpiece was divided into several parts, probably in the 18th century, and has now been reassembled. The fragments entered the Collection at different dates.
Key facts
Artist dates
1422 - 1457; born about 1406; died 1469
Full title
The Trinity
Date made
1455-60
Medium and support
Egg tempera, tempera grassa and oil on wood
Dimensions
185.5 x 91 cm
Acquisition credit
Bought, 1863
Inventory number
NG727
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
