Triptych Collection (#3)

Nakamuraza Kabuki Theatre (image 2 of 3), 1854. Creator: Ando Hiroshige
Nakamuraza Kabuki Theatre (image 2 of 3), 1854. From The Prospering Eastern Capital

Nakamuraza Kabuki Theatre (image 1 of 3), 1854. Creator: Ando Hiroshige
Nakamuraza Kabuki Theatre (image 1 of 3), 1854. From The Prospering Eastern Capital

Moon Reflected in the Rice Fields at Sarashina in Shinano Province, 1858. Creator: Ando Hiroshige
Moon Reflected in the Rice Fields at Sarashina in Shinano Province, 1858

The Naval Battle of Dannoura in the Reign of Antoku, Eightieth Emperor, 1880. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
The Naval Battle of Dannoura in the Reign of Antoku, Eightieth Emperor, 1880. From A Simple Illustrated History of Japan

Panoramic View of the Plum Viewing Pavilions of Kameido (image 3 of 3), c1832-34. Creator: Ando Hiroshige
Panoramic View of the Plum Viewing Pavilions of Kameido (image 3 of 3), c1832-34. From Famous Views of the Eastern Capital

Panoramic View of the Plum Viewing Pavilions of Kameido (image 2 of 3), c1832-34. Creator: Ando Hiroshige
Panoramic View of the Plum Viewing Pavilions of Kameido (image 2 of 3), c1832-34. From Famous Views of the Eastern Capital

Panoramic View of the Plum Viewing Pavilions of Kameido (image 1 of 3), c1832-34. Creator: Ando Hiroshige
Panoramic View of the Plum Viewing Pavilions of Kameido (image 1 of 3), c1832-34. From Famous Views of the Eastern Capital

Eitai Bridge and the Reclaimed Land at Fukagawa (image 3 of 3), c1832-34. Creator: Ando Hiroshige
Eitai Bridge and the Reclaimed Land at Fukagawa (image 3 of 3), c1832-34. From Famous Views of the Eastern Capitol

Eitai Bridge and the Reclaimed Land at Fukagawa (image 2 of 3), c1832-34. Creator: Ando Hiroshige
Eitai Bridge and the Reclaimed Land at Fukagawa (image 2 of 3), c1832-34. From Famous Views of the Eastern Capitol

The Sumida River in Snow, c1832-34. Creator: Ando Hiroshige
The Sumida River in Snow, c1832-34. From Famous Places in the Eastern Capital

The Great Battle at Yashima, 1883. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
The Great Battle at Yashima, 1883

A Picture of the News from Kagoshima: Attack at School, 1877. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
A Picture of the News from Kagoshima: Attack at School, 1877

Snow: The Actor Onoe Baiko, c1890. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
Snow: The Actor Onoe Baiko, c1890. From Snow, Moon, and Flowers with Actors

Zhang Fei on the Long Sloped Bridge Turning Away One Million Wei Troops with a Powerful Stare, c1883. From Illustrations for the Romance of the Three Kingdoms

Torii Suneemon Katsutaka, 1868. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
Torii Suneemon Katsutaka, 1868. From Eight Views with Fine Tales of Warriors

Imoseyama (the Japanese Romeo and Juliet), 1806. Creator: Utagawa Toyokuni I
Imoseyama (the Japanese Romeo and Juliet), 1806

Seven Actors as the Gods of Good Fortune, Late 18th-early 19th century. Creator: Utagawa Toyokuni I
Seven Actors as the Gods of Good Fortune, Late 18th-early 19th century

The Battle at Kagoshima, 1877. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
The Battle at Kagoshima, 1877

Battle around Kumamoto Castle, 19th century. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
Battle around Kumamoto Castle, 19th century

A Chronicle of the Pursuit of Rebels at Kagoshima, 1877. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
A Chronicle of the Pursuit of Rebels at Kagoshima, 1877

The Death of Officer Murata, 1877. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
The Death of Officer Murata, 1877. From Oral Account of the Events at Kagoshima

Battle before Kumamoto Castle, 1877. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
Battle before Kumamoto Castle, 1877. From Chronicles of the Conquest of Kagoshima in Satsuma Province

The Great Conference on the Conquest of Korea, 19th century. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
The Great Conference on the Conquest of Korea, 19th century

Minamoto Yoshitsune Leaping from Boat to Boat, 1882. Creator: Kobayashi Kiyochika
Minamoto Yoshitsune Leaping from Boat to Boat, 1882. Series: Japanese Historical Legends

The Dancer Hotoke Gozen at Gioji (image 3 of 3), published in 1897. Creator: Kobayashi Kiyochika
The Dancer Hotoke Gozen at Gioji (image 3 of 3), published in 1897. Series: Ancient Patterns

The Battle of Ueno, 1874. Creator: Kawanabe Kyosai
The Battle of Ueno, 1874

Warriors Fighting: A Battle of Demons of the Lower World (image 2 of 2), 18th-19th century. Creator: Katsukawa Shuntei
Warriors Fighting: A Battle of Demons of the Lower World (image 2 of 2), 18th-19th century

Masakiyo Captures the Wild Tiger, 19th century. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
Masakiyo Captures the Wild Tiger, 19th century

Yoshitsune Leaps Over Eight Boats at Dannoura Bay during the Battle of Yashima, 19th century

Courtesans with Children, c1840. Creator: Utagawa Kunisada
Courtesans with Children, c1840

Bugaku Performance at the Imperial Palace during Hinamatsuri, 19th century. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
Bugaku Performance at the Imperial Palace during Hinamatsuri, 19th century

Picture of the Steam Engine Railway in Yatsuyama, Tokyo, 1871. Creator: Utagawa Hiroshige II
Picture of the Steam Engine Railway in Yatsuyama, Tokyo, 1871

A Woman Saving the Nation: A Chronicle of Great Peace, 1886. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
A Woman Saving the Nation: A Chronicle of Great Peace, 1886

Returning Sails in the Ryukyu Islands, Tametomo and Neiwanjo, 1867. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
Returning Sails in the Ryukyu Islands, Tametomo and Neiwanjo, 1867. From Eight Views with Fine Tales of Warriors

Ban Danemon Naoyuki Conquers the Old Raccoon Dog at Fukushima's Mansion, 1866 (image 2 of 2), 1866

Ban Danemon Naoyuki Conquers the Old Raccoon Dog at Fukushima's Mansion, 1866 (image 1 of 2), 1866

Actor in the Role of Asada Itcho, between circa 1843 and circa 1855. Creator: Utagawa Kuniteru
Actor in the Role of Asada Itcho, between circa 1843 and circa 1855. Ichikawa Danjuro VIII as Tsukushi Gonroku, Bando Shuka as Yakko no Koman

Yoshitsune Training with the Tengu Sojobo, 1863. Creator: Kawanabe Kyosai
Yoshitsune Training with the Tengu Sojobo, 1863

Tale of the Tongue-cut Sparrow, 1892. Creator: Kawanabe Kyosai
Tale of the Tongue-cut Sparrow, 1892

Triptych: Allegory of Art Training, c.1770. Creator: Willem Joseph Laquy
Triptych: Allegory of Art Training, c.1770

Triptych: Allegory of Art Training, c.1770. Creator: Willem Joseph Laquy
Triptych: Allegory of Art Training, c.1770

Triptych: Allegory of Art Training, c.1770. Creator: Willem Joseph Laquy
Triptych: Allegory of Art Training, c.1770

Triptych, c.1525. Creator: Pseudo-Jan Wellens de Cock
Triptych, c.1525. Other Title(s): Triptych with the Crucifixion (centre panel), St Peter and a Male Donor (inner left wing), St James and a Female Donor (inner right wing)

Triptych with the Lamentation of Christ (center), flanked by the male Donor with Saint Benedict (lef Creator)
Triptych with the Lamentation of Christ (center), flanked by the male Donor with Saint Benedict (left, inner wing) and female Donor with Saint Elizabeth of Thuringia (right, inner wing), c.1540-c.1545

Triptych with Scenes from the Life of St John the Baptist, 1557. Creator: Jan van Coninxloo the Younger
Triptych with Scenes from the Life of St John the Baptist, 1557

Triptych with Virgin and Child, Saint John the Evangelist (left wing) and Mary Magdalene (right wing Creator)
Triptych with Virgin and Child, Saint John the Evangelist (left wing) and Mary Magdalene (right wing), c.1505-c.1525. The Virgin, seated beneath an ornate canopy in the centre panel

A Modern Prince Genji at Chigogafuchi, Enoshima, 1864. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
A Modern Prince Genji at Chigogafuchi, Enoshima, 1864

Lord Yoritomoku Watches a Noh Performance, 19th century. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
Lord Yoritomoku Watches a Noh Performance, 19th century

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"Triptych: A Journey Through Art and History" Step into the world of art as we explore the captivating concept of triptychs. From Paolo Uccello's iconic masterpiece "The Battle of San Romano" in 1456, where vibrant colors bring a historical battle to life, to Tsukioka Yoshitoshi's intense portrayal of "Fudo Myoo Threatening a Novice" in 1885, depicting the power struggle between good and evil. Travel further through time and immerse yourself in Hieronymus Bosch's enigmatic "The Garden of Earthly Delights, " an oil on panel from 1490-1500 that invites viewers to unravel its mysterious symbolism. In contrast, Gabriella Licudi shines brightly in Don Levy's film "Herostratus" (1967), showcasing the versatility of triptychs beyond traditional paintings. Edward VIII dons his majestic Coronation robes, reminding us of royal grandeur captured forever in this three-paneled composition. Religious devotion takes center stage with a tempera on panel triptych portraying the Virgin Mary and an exquisite Adoration scene by Hugo van der Goes. Rogier Van der Weyden's emotional depiction of Christ Appearing to His Mother evokes profound empathy. Stephan Paumgartner becomes Saint George himself in a left panel from the Paumgartner Altarpiece, while Alexander Nevsky stands tall as he triumphs over Swedish forces on river Neva - both immortalized within these artistic triptychs. But it doesn't end there; even everyday objects like RMS Queen Bermuda dressing table by Furness Line find their place among these diverse compositions. And finally, let us not forget Raymond Briggs' poignant graphic novel "When The Wind Blows, " which uses this format to tell a powerful story about nuclear war. Through centuries and across cultures, triptychs have been windows into history, spirituality, human emotions, and even contemporary issues.