Folding triptych with a central Virgin and Child enthroned between angels, haloed saints below, and painted side panels of saints and riders in bright colors.

Ethiopian Triptych with Virgin and Child and Saints

A painted wooden triptych on linen shows the Virgin and Child enthroned at center, flanked by winged angels, with rows of haloed saints below. Side panels depict standing saints, a mounted rider, and scenes in bright red, blue, and ochre tempera.

Artist: Unknown
Date: Late 17th century
Medium: Tempera on linen, mounted on wood and bound with cord
Source: Art Institute of Chicago
Size: 1686 × 1816 px

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Public domain · Art Institute of Chicago releases this image under CC0 (latest date 1706).
Rights checked 2026-11-04 · tier A · as stated by the source: CC0 (Art Institute of Chicago, is_public_domain=true)

Credit (appreciated, not required for public-domain works): Art Institute of Chicago, Director's Fund

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Ethiopian Triptych with Virgin and Child and Saints

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