Artwork
The Trinity
The Trinity is an oil painting by the Northern Renaissance artist Robert Campin. It dates from 1429 and is held in the collection of the Städel Museum.
About this work
Overview
The Trinity is a 15th-century oil painting attributed to Robert Campin, a significant figure in early Netherlandish art.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a bearded figure, likely God the Father, supporting a crucified Christ, conveying a sense of tenderness and comfort. The scene is set within a stone archway, emphasizing the sacred nature of the subject.
Technique & Style
Executed in oil paint, The Trinity showcases the artist's skill in rendering detailed, emotionally charged scenes, characteristic of the early Northern Renaissance style.
History & Provenance
Dated to around 1429, The Trinity is now held at the Städel Museum, where it remains a notable example of the period's devotional art.
Artist & collection
Artist
Robert Campin (Valenciennes (France) c. 1375 - Tournai (Belgium) 26 April 1444) now usually identified with the Master of Flémalle (earlier the Master of the Merode Triptych, before the discovery of three other similar…
