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Virgin and Child, c. 1470-1480. Creator: Hans Memling (Netherlandish, 1494), workshop of
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Virgin and Child, c. 1470-1480. Creator: Hans Memling (Netherlandish, 1494), workshop of
Virgin and Child, c. 1470-1480. This small panel was once part of a devotional portrait diptych (a hinged two-panel painting). The Christ childs attention seems drawn to something outside the picture and lifts his hand in recognition. The opposing panel, once hinged on the right, would have featured a portrait of its original owner in prayer, now unfortunately lost. Such devotional portrait diptychs were popular after 1400 and remained so until their production ceased around the 1530s. Used in private chapels or within the curtain folds of four-poster beds, they could easily be closed when not in use. Hans Memling was born near Frankfurt, Germany. He settled in Bruges around 1465 where he developed a reputation for his painting skills, and provided works to the Burgundian court, which likely cultivated the taste for small portrait diptychs. This example seems to have been painted by a member of Memlings workshop, perhaps for a wealthy merchant or clergyman
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This print showcases the exquisite artwork of Hans Memling, a renowned Netherlandish painter from the late 15th century. Created in his workshop around 1470-1480, this small panel was once part of a devotional portrait diptych, a two-panel painting that could be hinged together. In this particular piece, titled "Virgin and Child" we see the tender depiction of Mary holding baby Jesus. The attention of the Christ child seems to be diverted towards something outside the frame as he lifts his hand in recognition. Unfortunately, the opposing panel featuring a portrait of its original owner in prayer has been lost over time. Devotional portrait diptychs like this were highly popular during the period between 1400 and the 1530s. They were often used in private chapels or placed within four-poster beds' curtain folds for personal worship. Their compact size allowed for easy closure when not in use. Hans Memling settled in Bruges after being born near Frankfurt, Germany. His exceptional painting skills earned him great acclaim and commissions from influential figures such as those at the Burgundian court who had an affinity for small portrait diptychs. This specific example is believed to have been painted by one of Memling's talented workshop members, possibly commissioned by a wealthy merchant or clergyman. This remarkable print offers us a glimpse into both religious devotion and artistic craftsmanship from an era long past.
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