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St. John the Baptist from The Donne Triptych, c. 1478 (oil on oak)
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St. John the Baptist from The Donne Triptych, c. 1478 (oil on oak)
3616114 St. John the Baptist from The Donne Triptych, c.1478 (oil on oak) by Memling, Hans (c.1433-94); 71x30.5 cm; National Gallery, London, UK; (add.info.: left-hand panel from the triptych - commissioned from Memling in Bruges by Sir John Donne of Kidwelly, a Welshman resident in Calais in the late 1470s.
see XCF 274322 for right-hand shutter of St John the Evangelist and XCF 285118 for Virgin and Child central panel); Netherlandish, out of copyright
Media ID 22455236
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Altarpiece Barefoot Donor Lamb Rags Shutter Symbolism Welsh Yorkist Forerunner Northern Renaissance
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This print showcases the left-hand panel of St. John the Baptist from The Donne Triptych, a masterpiece created by Hans Memling in 1478. Painted with oil on oak, this exquisite artwork measures 71x30.5 cm and is currently housed at the National Gallery in London, UK. Commissioned by Sir John Donne of Kidwelly, a Welshman residing in Calais during the late 1470s, this triptych holds significant historical value. The right-hand shutter features St. John the Evangelist while the central panel depicts the Virgin and Child. Memling's Netherlandish style shines through as he skillfully portrays St. John the Baptist as an iconic figure within Christian religious art. With his barefoot appearance and rugged clothing symbolizing humility and asceticism, St. John stands as a powerful forerunner to Jesus Christ. The presence of a lamb further emphasizes his role as "the baptizer" and highlights his connection to biblical narratives surrounding baptism and redemption. Notably associated with Yorkist symbolism, this altarpiece carries deep religious significance intertwined with political undertones of its time. As we admire this remarkable painting captured in photographic form by Bridgeman Images, we are transported back to an era where art served not only as expressions of faith but also reflections of societal dynamics and personal beliefs.
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