Modena Triptych facts for kids
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| Artist | El Greco |
| Year | 1568 |
| Movement | Cretan School |
| Location | Galleria Estense, Modena |
The Modena Triptych is a special painting from 1568. It was created by the famous artist El Greco, whose real name was Doménikos Theotokópoulos. A triptych is a type of artwork made of three panels joined together.
This painting is a portable altarpiece, which means it was designed to be carried around. It has paintings on both its front and back sides. It also has a beautiful frame from the Italian Renaissance period.
What You See on the Front
The front of the Modena Triptych shows three different scenes:
- The Adoration of the Shepherds: This part shows shepherds visiting baby Jesus.
- A Knight Crowned by Christ: Here, a Christian knight is being honored by Jesus.
- The Baptism of Jesus: This scene shows Jesus being baptized.
What You See on the Back
The back panels of the triptych also tell stories:
- The Annunciation to Mary: This is when an angel tells Mary she will have a baby.
- Mount Sinai: This panel shows the famous mountain where Moses received the Ten Commandments.
- Adam and Eve: This part shows the first two people, Adam and Eve.
One of the back panels also shows pilgrims. These are people on a journey to a holy place. They are shown on their way to the Saint Catherine's Monastery in Egypt. It looks like they are on a journey towards Heaven.
See also
- List of works by El Greco
Sources
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