Artwork
Darmstadt Altarpiece: The Throne of Grace
Darmstadt Altarpiece: The Throne of Grace is a paint painting by Master of the Darmstadt Passion. It dates from 1460 and is held in the collection of the Gemäldegalerie Berlin.
About this work
Overview
The Darmstadt Altarpiece: The Throne of Grace is a 1460 painting by the Master of the Darmstadt Passion, a medieval artist. It is a religious work executed in paint.
Subject & Meaning
The scene depicts the mourning of Christ's body, surrounded by figures in prayer or contemplation. The somber atmosphere is underscored by the predominantly dark and muted color palette, with occasional brighter accents in clothing and the sky.
Technique & Style
The artist's use of old-fashioned attire for the figures and a detailed background with buildings and trees suggests a narrative style characteristic of medieval art.
History & Provenance
The painting is now held at the Gemäldegalerie Berlin, though its previous history is not specified.
Artist & collection
Artist
Master of the Darmstadt Passion
This anonymous German painter around 1460 made altarpieces full of bright reds and blues, stiff figures, and tiny gold highlights.
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