Altarpiece Panel
1400-1500
Medium
Decorative Arts
Classification
Decorative Arts
Department
Smithsonian Collection
Museum
Smithsonian American Art Museum
Credit
Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of John Gellatly
Accession Number
1929.8.378
Tags
Art Historical Context
This exquisite *Altarpiece Panel* the Smithsonian American Art Museum, dating to 1400–1500, offers a glimpse into late medieval Christian devotion. Created by an unidentified artist, it belongs to the Decorative Arts classification and was generously gifted by John Gellat. As part of an altarp—multi-panel ensembles that adorned church altars—this piece likely served as a focal point forpers, inspiring prayer and contemplation during Mass. The panel features a full-length depiction of St. Peter, one of Christianity's most revered saints and the traditional first Pope. Symbolizing the keys to t...
About the Artist
Unidentified ( ) · –