The artwork, titled “Mary Altarpiece,” was created by Rogier van der Weyden in 1445. This religious painting, rendered in oil on panel, belongs to the Northern Renaissance art movement. The dimensions of the artwork are 43 x 71 cm, and it is housed in the Gemäldegalerie in Berlin, Germany.
The “Mary Altarpiece” is a triptych, consisting of three panels that depict significant Christian themes. The central panel portrays the poignant moment of the Deposition, where Christ’s body is tenderly lowered from the Cross, surrounded by mourners immersed in grief. The left panel illustrates the Holy Family, with the Virgin Mary gazing serenely at the infant Jesus, while Joseph watches over them. The right panel encompasses the Resurrection, where the resurrected Christ appears to a contemplative Mary Magdalene. Each scene is meticulously detailed, utilizing elements characteristic of the Northern Renaissance, notably the intricate architectural frames and lifelike representation. The golden framing enhances the reverence and solemnity inherent in the depicted religious narratives.
