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The Last Judgement and the Seven Works of Mercy, right hand panel (oil on panel)
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The Last Judgement and the Seven Works of Mercy, right hand panel (oil on panel)
471093 The Last Judgement and the Seven Works of Mercy, right hand panel (oil on panel) by Orley, Bernard van (c.1488-1541); Sint-Janshospitaal, Bruges, Belgium; (add.info.: Triptych commissioned by the Almoners of the Cathedral of Our Lady in Antwerp. At the centre, Christ, seated on a rainbow that symbolises the covenant between God and Humankind, passes Final Judgement. The Archangel Michael assists him by weighing the souls to separate the Just and the Damned. The former are admitted to Paradise, the latter are condemned to Hell. The Virgin Mary and John the Baptist, each accompanied by six apostles, are seated at the top of the wings. Works of mercy are feeding the hungry, giving the thirsty a drink, clothing the naked, sheltering the homeless, comforting the sick, ransoming religious prisoners, burying the dead.); © Art in Flanders
Media ID 28437062
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This print showcases Bernard van Orley's masterpiece, "The Last Judgement and the Seven Works of Mercy". The right-hand panel of this triptych, housed in the Sint-Janshospitaal in Bruges, Belgium, depicts a powerful scene commissioned by the Almoners of the Cathedral of Our Lady in Antwerp. At the center of this oil on panel painting sits Christ, surrounded by a vibrant rainbow symbolizing God's covenant with humanity. Assisting him is Archangel Michael, who weighs souls to determine their fate – either admission to Paradise or condemnation to Hell. Above them are seated the Virgin Mary and John the Baptist alongside six apostles each. The true essence of Christian charity is beautifully portrayed through van Orley's depiction of seven works of mercy. These acts include feeding the hungry, giving drink to those thirsty, clothing the naked, sheltering the homeless, comforting the sick, ransoming religious prisoners, and burying the dead. In a world plagued by poverty and precariousness depicted within this altarpiece painting lies hope for redemption through kindness and compassion. The angels and saints surrounding Christ serve as reminders that it is our duty as Christians to extend help to those less fortunate. "The Last Judgement and Seven Works of Mercy" serves as an enduring testament to faith-driven benevolence found within Christianity. This print captures not only its artistic beauty but also its profound message about caring for others in need.
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