Core Record |
| Title |
The Adoration |
| Collection |
Astley Hall Museum & Art Gallery, Chorley |
| Artist |
Unknown |
| Date Earliest |
about 1600 |
| Date Latest |
about 1700 |
| Description |
While following a traditional compositional format with the Holy Family and the three kings in the foreground, the many other figures descending a staircase in a serpentine composition are less consistent with the stable setting and the composition may look back to Renaissance precedents. |
| Current Accession Number |
CHOAH:1979:112 |
| Subject |
religion (Adoration of the Magi) |
| Measurements |
55 x 40 cm (estimate) |
| Material |
oil on panel |
| Acquisition Details |
Given by Mrs Townley Parker 1979. |
| Notes |
There are two labels on the back of the panel ''The Adoration' 18th c.' and 'Adoration with Numerous Figures' 17th c.' |
| Rights Owner |
Astley Hall Museum & Art Gallery |
| Author |
Lisa Howard |
