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WEYDEN, Rogier van der (1400-1464). Trytich
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WEYDEN, Rogier van der (1400-1464). Trytich
WEYDEN, Rogier van der (1400-1464). Trytich of the Virgin or Miraflores Altarpiece. ca. 1440. Lamentation of the Dead Christ. Central panel. Flemish art. Oil on wood; Painting. GERMANY. Wiesbaden. Museum Wiesbaden. Proc: SPAIN. Burgos. Carthusian monastery of Santa Maric de Miraflores
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Altar Piece Burgos Carthusian Christ Dead Flemish Lamentation Miraflores Monastery Panel Rogier Virgin Weyden Wiesbaden
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This stunning triptych, titled the "Trypich of the Virgin" or "Miraflores Altarpiece," is a masterpiece of Flemish art created by the renowned painter Rogier van der Weyden around 1440. The central panel of this artwork depicts the poignant scene of the Lamentation of the Dead Christ. The composition is characterized by its emotional intensity and intricate detail, with the Virgin Mary and other mourners gathered around the lifeless body of Christ, their faces etched with sorrow and despair. The painting was originally commissioned for the Carthusian monastery of Santa Maria de Miraflores in Burgos, Spain. It is believed that the commission was made by the monastery's abbot, Alonso de Borja, who later became Pope Calixtus III. The painting was likely intended for use in the monastery's chapel as a devotional piece, inviting contemplation and reflection on the suffering and sacrifice of Christ. The artwork is executed in oil on wood and is now housed in the Museum Wiesbaden in Germany. The intricacy and detail of the painting are evident in the individual expressions and gestures of the mourners, as well as the delicate rendering of the folds in their robes and the textures of the fabric and stone. The use of chiaroscuro, or the contrast between light and shadow, adds depth and dimension to the scene, creating a sense of three-dimensionality and realism. The Trypich of the Virgin is a testament to Rogier van der Weyden's skill as a painter and his ability to evoke emotion through his art. It remains an important work in the history of Flemish art and a powerful reminder of the enduring power of religious art to inspire awe and contemplation.
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