The artwork, titled “Altar of Saints John the Baptist and John the Evangelist,” is a religious painting created by Hans Memling between 1485 and 1490. Executed in oil on wood, this piece belongs to the Northern Renaissance art movement and is currently housed in the Kunsthistorisches Museum in Vienna, Austria.
The central panel of the artwork showcases the Madonna enthroned, holding the Christ Child, with an angel holding a golden vessel and a kneeling male figure. The composition is set against an opulent architectural backdrop adorned with intricate details and miniature sculptures. On the right side, a secondary panel depicts Saint John the Evangelist standing solemnly, holding a chalice. The overall setting combines rich, vivid colors with meticulous attention to detail, emblematic of Memling’s masterful technique and the Northern Renaissance style.
