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Thomasaltar, Fragment des rechten äußeren Flügels, Szene oben: Anbetung der Könige
Thomasaltar, Fragment des rechten äußeren Flügels, Szene oben: Anbetung der Könige is an oil painting by the Northern Renaissance artist Master Francke. It dates from 1426 and is held in the collection of the Hamburger Kunsthalle. This fragment of a 15th-century altarpiece, painted in tempera, depicts a scene from the Christian narrative.
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Overview
This fragment of a 15th-century altarpiece, painted in tempera, depicts a scene from the Christian narrative. It is attributed to Master Francke, a painter active in northern Germany.
Subject & Meaning
The scene shows the Adoration of the Magi, with Mary and the Christ Child receiving gifts from three kings. The figures are dressed in elaborate robes, emphasizing the significance of the event.
Technique & Style
The painting is characterized by intricate detail and vibrant color, exemplifying the techniques of the Northern Renaissance. The use of tempera allows for precise rendering of textures and designs.
History & Provenance
Created around 1426, the fragment was part of a larger triptych. It is now held in the Hamburger Kunsthalle, where it remains an important example of early 15th-century art.
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Artist & collection
Artist
Master Francke O.P. (or Meister Francke, Frater Francke, respectively German for "Master Francke" and Latin for "Brother Francke") was a North German Gothic painter and Dominican friar, born ca. 1380 in the Lower Rhine…
Anbetung der Hl. Drei Könige
Anbetung der Hl. Drei Könige
Adoration of the Magi
Anbetung der Heiligen Drei Könige
Adoration of the Magi
Geburt Christi
Anbetung der Heiligen Drei Könige (Innenseite); Erwählung Josephs und Vermählung Mariens (Außenseite)
Presentation of Christ Child in the temple
The Nativity
Birth of Christ
The Adoration of the Kings
Anbetung der Könige