Who painted Passion Play on the Grote Markt in Antwerp?

Passion Play on the Grote Markt in Antwerp was painted by Gillis Mostaert in 1588.

Where can I see Passion Play on the Grote Markt in Antwerp?

Passion Play on the Grote Markt in Antwerp is held by Royal Museum of Fine Arts Antwerp.

What movement is Passion Play on the Grote Markt in Antwerp?

Passion Play on the Grote Markt in Antwerp is associated with Northern Renaissance.

Artwork

Passion Play on the Grote Markt in Antwerp

Gillis Mostaert , 1588

Passion Play on the Grote Markt in Antwerp is an oil painting by the Northern Renaissance artist Gillis Mostaert. It dates from 1588 and is held in the collection of the Royal Museum of Fine Arts Antwerp.

About this work

Overview

Passion Play on the Grote Markt in Antwerp is a 1588 oil painting by Gillis Mostaert the Elder, a Flemish Renaissance artist. The work is a cityscape depicting a chaotic scene in Antwerp's Grote Markt.

Subject & Meaning

The painting shows a crowded street scene with figures in 16th-century attire, including half-naked individuals being dragged, amidst a dramatic event. A horse and dog are also present, set against a backdrop of a large stone building.

Technique & Style

Mostaert employed chiaroscuro, using contrasting light and shadow to highlight certain figures, particularly the half-naked ones, creating a sense of depth and drama in the scene.

History & Provenance

Created in 1588, the painting is part of the northern Renaissance movement and is held in the Royal Museum of Fine Arts Antwerp.

Artist & collection

Artist

Gillis Mostaert

Gillis Mostaert the Elder (27 or 28 November 1528 – 28 December 1598) was a Flemish Renaissance painter and draughtsman active in Antwerp in the second half of the 16th century.