The Trinity
Date1450/1475
Modern PlaceFlorence, Italy, Southern Europe, Europe
MediumGold leaf and tempera on panel
ClassificationsPaintings
Dimensions34 1/2 inches × 65 inches (87.63 × 165.1 cm)
Credit LineCity of Detroit Purchase
Object number25.145
DescriptionPainting depicts the Holy Trinity (the Father, the Son, and the Holy Ghost), all floating in the sky. Christ crucified is in the foreground, the Holy Ghost in the form of a dove is above his head. The Father sits enthroned behind Christ and the Holy Ghost, His right hand raised in benediction, left hand at Christ's side. Small dark clouds below and to the sides of the Father.On View
On viewLocations
- Exhibition Demo Museum (Hanover Square), Level 3, European Paintings, Gallery 1
1450/1475
late 15th Century
15th Century
late 13th Century
c. 1250
c. 1470
15th Century
1786
1450/1455
15th Century
17th Century
c. 1480