Artwork
Calvary and the Family of Gillis de Smidt en Maria de Deckere
Calvary and the Family of Gillis de Smidt en Maria de Deckere is an oil painting by the Northern Renaissance artist Adriaen Thomasz. Key. It dates from 1575 and is held in the collection of the Royal Museum of Fine Arts Antwerp.
About this work
Overview
The painting Calvary and the Family of Gillis de Smidt en Maria de Deckere is a triptych created in 1575 by Adriaen Thomasz. Key, a Flemish painter from Antwerp. It is an oil painting that combines elements of portraiture and religious imagery.
Subject & Meaning
The triptych depicts the donors, Gillis de Smidt and Maria de Deckere, alongside their family and the Crucifixion scene. The work reflects the Northern Renaissance tradition of blending devotional and personal themes, with the donors and their family presented in a solemn and devout atmosphere.
Technique & Style
The painting is characterized by its use of oil paint and its tripartite composition, with three distinct sections. The artist's style is marked by attention to detail, as seen in the depiction of architectural elements, clothing, and accessories.
History & Provenance
Adriaen Thomasz. Key was a painter active in Antwerp, known for his portraits and religious works. He later inherited the workshop of Willem Key, indicating a connection to a broader artistic tradition.
Artist & collection
Artist
Adriaen Thomasz. Key (c. 1544 in Antwerp – after 1589 in Antwerp) was a Flemish painter of portraits and religious paintings, a draughtsman and a printmaker. He worked for a while in the Antwerp workshop of the…
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