Artwork
The Fifteen Mysteries and the Virgin of the Rosary
The Fifteen Mysteries and the Virgin of the Rosary is an oil painting by the Northern Renaissance artist Goswin van der Weyden. It is held in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About this work
Overview
The Fifteen Mysteries and the Virgin of the Rosary is a Northern Renaissance oil painting created by Goswin van der Weyden around 1550. Now part of The Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection, it showcases the artist's contribution to the Antwerp school, building upon Brussels school traditions.
Subject & Meaning
The painting is divided into two main sections. The upper section presents a grid of 15 smaller scenes, each illustrating a mystery of the rosary. The lower section features a central figure of the Virgin holding a baby, surrounded by other figures and a rosary, set against a detailed landscape background of trees and buildings.
Technique & Style
Executed in oil paint, the work is characterized by its richness in detail and color, with intricate rendering of scenes and figures, reflecting the meticulousness of Northern Renaissance art.
History & Provenance
Created circa 1550 by Goswin van der Weyden, grandson of the renowned Rogier van der Weyden, the painting is now held in the collection of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
Context
As a product of the Antwerp school, the painting situates itself within the broader Northern Renaissance movement, continuing the artistic lineage from the Brussels school through the van der Weyden family.
Legacy
While specific legacy details of this work are not highlighted, its existence within a prominent museum collection and its attribution to Goswin van der Weyden contribute to the historical and artistic record of the Northern Renaissance.
Artist & collection
Artist
Goswin van der Weyden or Goossen van der Weyden (1455–1543) was a Flemish Renaissance painter active in Antwerp.
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The Fifteen Mysteries and the Virgin of the Rosary