Artwork
Johannes de Doper vermaant de Farizeeërs, middenpaneel van een drieluik
Johannes de Doper vermaant de Farizeeërs, middenpaneel van een drieluik is an oil painting by the Northern Renaissance artist Hans van Coninxloo. It dates from 1557 and is held in the collection of the Rijksmuseum.
About this work
Overview
This oil painting, created in 1557 by Hans van Coninxloo, is the central panel of a triptych. It is a religious work currently held at the Rijksmuseum.
Subject & Meaning
The scene depicts John the Baptist, dressed in a red robe, addressing a group of Pharisees outdoors near a tree and ancient ruins. The surrounding figures wear varied attire, indicating their different social or religious affiliations.
Technique & Style
The artist employed chiaroscuro, a technique using strong contrasts between light and dark, to emphasize the central figure and create depth. The figures are rendered in sharp detail against a softer background, drawing the viewer's attention to the main subject.
Artist & collection
Johannes de Doper met het Lam Gods, linkerpaneel van een drieluik (dicht)
De prediking van Johannes de Doper, linkerpaneel van een drieluik
De doop van Christus in de Jordaan, rechter paneel van een drieluik (open)
Triptych with Scenes from the Life of St John the Baptist
The Crucifixion
De knielende stichteres Berbel of Barbara van der Noot met de heilige Barbara, rechter paneel van een drieluik (dicht)
