Crucifixion and Scenes from the Life of the Virgin

Description The four panels of the square-shaped segment of this icon depict scenes from the life of the Virgin: the Annunciation, Nativity of Christ, Birth of the Virgin, and Presentation of the Virgin in the Temple. Above, underneath an arch inspired by architecture, is the Crucifixion.

Provenance Henry Walters, Baltimore [date of acquisition unknown], by purchase; Walters Art Museum, 1931, by bequest.

Credit Acquired by Henry Walters