Extraordinary late fifteenth-century triptych, tempera on gold ground panels, from Southern Greece, during the Venetian domination. It consists of a central tabernacle panel and two side doors, which can be closed like a book using small hinges. It is a work of exceptional beauty and rarity, a document of both artistic and historical importance, and a link between Eastern and Western Christianity, capable of thrilling any scholar or collector of ancient religious art. Opening the doors leaves you amazed and immediately arouses interest and wonder, as its preciousness is evident. The central panel depicts 15 scenes from the Bible and the Gospels, while the two side panels host images of the most important Saints venerated by Eastern Christianity. We prefer not to dwell on describing the countless scenes rich in characters and details of extreme interest, leaving to lovers of ancient art the pleasure of discovering the many unusual iconographies of this extraordinary historical moment. A rare example is the image of Saint Christopher Cynocephalus or "Dog-Headed", of Greek-Byzantine origins, a depiction strictly prohibited by the Council of Trent in the 16th century. As well as Saints Constantine and his mother Helena on the sides of the Cross, he the first great emperor of Rome of Christian faith whose famous edict liberalized its cult in 313 AD. Typically Greek-Russian is the depiction of the Holy Princes of Kiev, Boris and Gleb sons of Vladimir I the Great, portrayed riding their steeds. The work can be dated between the end of the fifteenth century and the beginning of the sixteenth century and is in excellent condition for its age. The paintings are intact, without any restoration interventions and can still be read in an excellent way. Measurements: open 76 x 68 closed 38 x 68 A CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY IS ISSUED ACCORDING TO LAW WITH A BROAD DESCRIPTIVE REPORT AND PHOTOGRAPHIC DOCUMENTATION OF THE WORK. Negotiable price and personalized payments. All photographic details on the link: https://www.antichitaischia.it/it/prodotto/trittico-medioevale--tempere-su-tavola-fondo-oro---