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The Tree of Jesse, c.1500. Creator: Geertgen tot Sint Jans (circle of)
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The Tree of Jesse, c.1500. Creator: Geertgen tot Sint Jans (circle of)
The Tree of Jesse, c.1500.
Jesse lies sleeping on the grass in a walled courtyard. A tree growing out of his side is populated with Christ's ancestors and is crowned with the Virgin and Child. David, the first descendant of Jesse is seated on the lowest branch of the tree, playing his harp. Beside the half-kneeling Solomon on the next branch, the second in the line of descent, his grandson King Abia is hoisting his aged father Roboam up onto a branch within easy reach on which Abia's son Asa is seated with his legs dangling. The other kings in the same row are Ozias, Josaphat, Joram and Joatham. Grouped around the Virgin on the highest branch are the godless Achaz (with the sceptre), the pious Ezechias and the small Manasses.
The third king, Abia, who is seen from the back, is wearing both a crown and a garland of roses on his head, and another rose garland like a sash over his shoulder. Josaphat is wearing prayer beads around his neck, just as the kneeling donatrix at bottom left has a rosary dangling from her forearm. This places the painting in the context of the rosary, a systematised cycle of prayers and meditation in honour of the Virgin
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The Tree of Jesse,
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a stunning masterpiece from the circle of Geertgen tot Sint Jans, dating back to around 1500, presents a captivating visual representation of the genealogy of Jesus Christ. The painting depicts Jesse, the father of King David, lying asleep in a walled courtyard. From his side emerges a tree, symbolizing the lineage of Christ, adorned with various figures representing his ancestors. At the base of the tree, David plays his harp, marking the beginning of the royal line. The next branch houses King Solomon, with his grandson King Abia assisting his aged father Roboam to reach a branch where his son Asa is seated. The subsequent kings, Ozias, Josaphat, Joram, and Joatham, are also depicted in this row. As we move up the tree, we find the Virgin Mary and the Child Jesus at the very top, surrounded by their ancestors. The kings in this section include the godless Achaz, the pious Ezechias, and the small Manasses. The painting showcases several intriguing details. For instance, Abia, the third king, wears both a crown and a garland of roses on his head, as well as a rose garland around his shoulder. This symbolizes his royalty and his connection to the Virgin Mary, who is also adorned with roses. Josaphat, another king, is shown wearing prayer beads around his neck, while the donatrix at the bottom left holds a rosary in her hand. This connection to the rosary, a systematized cycle of prayers and meditation in honor of the Virgin Mary, further emphasizes the religious significance of the painting. Overall, "The Tree of Jesse" is a beautiful and intricate work of art that masterfully illustrates the genealogy of Jesus Christ and the importance of the Virgin Mary in Christian tradition.
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