Tilley, Arthur Augustus, 1851-1942 · Cambridge : University Press · leaf 637
urgundy, we have the samefive kneeling figures of the Virgin, St Joseph, two Angels,and the donor. This may be a mere coincidence, butthe resemblances to Van der Goess Portinari altar-pieceare evidently designed. Mr Fry points out that thefigure of the Virgin recalls that of the Magdalen on… … XV] PAINTING 563 of Van der Goes^. The Virgin too holds her right handso as to shew very plainly the lines of the palm, just as oneof the Angels and one of the shepherds do in the Portinarialtar-piece. Moreover the whole composition, in spite ofits omissions and simplifications, recalls that of the…
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