Artwork
Triptychon des Pieter van de Woestyne
Triptychon des Pieter van de Woestyne is an oil painting by the Early Renaissance artist Unknown. It dates from 1475 and is held in the collection of the Gemäldegalerie Berlin. The work is a painted triptych composed of three adjoining panels.
About this work
Overview
The work is a painted triptych composed of three adjoining panels. The central image presents the crucifixion, with Christ on the cross flanked by angels and kneeling figures. Each side panel contains additional holy personages, creating a cohesive narrative across the three sections.
Subject & Meaning
At its core the central scene conveys the Passion of Christ, emphasizing his sacrifice through the presence of celestial beings and devout worshippers. The adjoining panels extend the religious theme, displaying saints who serve as intercessors, thereby reinforcing the devotional purpose of the composition.
Technique & Style
The artist employs a rich palette, juxtaposing deep blues and reds in the garments with luminous golden backgrounds. Detailed rendering of drapery reveals intricate folds, while expressive faces convey emotion. Strong chiaroscuro modeling gives the figures a three‑dimensional presence, guiding the eye through the layered space.
History & Provenance
Attributed to Pieter van de Woestyne, the triptych’s provenance remains limited to its identification as a painted work. No specific acquisition records or exhibition history are documented in the available sources, leaving its early ownership and display context largely unrecorded.
Artist & collection
Domestic Scene
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Madonna and Child with Saints in the Enclosed Garden
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Family Group of Four on Sofa
Wall painting from Room H of the Villa of P. Fannius Synistor at Boscoreale
Altarpiece with The Passion of Christ
The Seven Sacraments (central panel)
Triptych with the Crucifixion
Drieluik met de kruisiging
Christ Crucified between the Two Thieves
Crucifixion
Altarpiece with The Passion of Christ
Descent from the Cross
Kreuzigungstriptychon
Crucifixion Triptych
Crucifixion
Christ on the cross with the Virgin, St John the Evangelist, Mary Magdalen, and Sts Cecilia and Barbara (left), and Sts Peter, Francis and Jerome (right)