Renaissance Style Altarpiece - According to Jean Gossaert (also known as Jan Mabuse, c. 1478–1532) Poplar or Linden – Wrought Iron - 1950-1960 - The Adoration of the Magi

Very beautiful and rare triptych of devotion in gilded wood, adorned with metal hinges. This handsome decorative religious object reveals on its inner face the biblical scene of the Adoration of the Magi, after the Flemish Renaissance master Jan Gossaert (Mabuse) (1478–1532).

Description of the work:

• Central panel: The Virgin Mary presents the Child Jesus to the kneeling King Caspar, surrounded by Melchior and a classical architectural setting.
• Left leaf: The King Balthazar portrayed with the features of a Black prince bearing a golden chalice.
• Right leaf: Saint Joseph sheltered in front of the stable.

The whole of the inner panels perfectly imitates the effect of an oil on panel from the period, enhanced by a gilded wooden frame in a Gothic/Renaissance style with a beautiful aged patina and decorative craquelure. The reverse of the outer leaves features a textured raw patinated wood finish, typical of these spiritual objects.

About the original painter and his work:

The reproduced original here is the absolute masterpiece of Jan Gossaert (also known as Jan Mabuse, c. 1478–1532), a major Dutch-born painter of the Flemish Renaissance. Influenced by his travels to Rome, Gossaert pioneered the introduction of Renaissance Italian perspective and architecture into Northern Europe, while preserving the meticulous realism characteristic of Flemish painters. Painted in oil on wood between 1510 and 1515, the original painting The Adoration of the Magi is a globally celebrated national treasure, today proudly exhibited at the National Gallery in London. The historical renown of this work explains the great care given to the religious art reproductions created in the 20th century by devotional workshops.

Technical specifications:

• Object type: Devotional triptych / Travel altarpiece / Devotional object.

• Title: "The Adoration of the Magi", after the Flemish Renaissance master Jan Gossaert (Mabuse) (1478–1532).

• Estimated period: Mid-20th century to around 1950–70 (high-quality vintage art reproduction)

• Country of origin: Italy (Florentine sacred art workshops).

• Style: Renaissance / Flemish Renaissance

• Materials:

- Wood panels, poplar or linden. These wood species were systematically preferred by workshops in the Florence region as they are soft and stable, and ideal as a support for gilding and oleography due to their very smooth surface.

- Forged iron hinges, patinated - beautiful decorative gilding.

• Technique: High-quality vintage oleography. The image is enhanced with a textured protective varnish imitating the painterly touch and the reliefs of an oil on wood, all mounted on sturdy wooden panels.

• Dimensions:

* Opened: 48 cm wide.
* Maximum height: 31 cm.
* Closed: 23.5 cm.
* Thickness: 2.5 cm per panel, closed 5 cm.
* Size of the central image: 20 cm wide and 23.5 cm at the highest point in the middle.
* Size of the side images: 27.5 cm at the maximum width x 24 cm at the maximum lower height x 9 cm wide.

• Weight: 1.6 kg.

• Condition:
Beautiful overall aesthetic with a magnificent antique-like patina. Normal signs of use, light faint rubbing on the gilding, and intentionally applied craquelure on the image to accentuate an aged effect, which adds a lot of charm and authenticity to the piece. The original hinges are perfectly functional and stable. (Carefully view the numerous detailed photos to appreciate the exact condition).

- Shipping:

Careful and highly secure packaging (Double new cartons, new thick bubble wrap).
Sent with signature required and tracking number.

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