Bidspirit auction | Antwerp Master Late 15th Century

Antwerp Master Late 15th Century . - Antwerp Master Late 15th Century . The Crucifixion with Mary John and Mary Magdalene. This profound and historically significant oil on panel represents a masterpiece of the Antwerp school from the late 15th century depicting the Crucifixion of Christ flanked by the two thieves the composition centers on the monumental figure of Christ on the cross surrounded by a sorrowful group at the base including the Virgin Mary fainting in grief supported by Saint John the Evangelist and a kneeling Mary Magdalene the artist demonstrates the characteristic Northern Renaissance attention to narrative detail and emotional intensity seen in the expressive gestures of the mourners and the anatomical rendering of the figures against a dark atmospheric sky the background features a meticulously painted panoramic landscape with a walled city evoking the heavenly Jerusalem alongside soldiers on horseback and small vignettes that lead the eye into a deep spatial perspective the use of a rich yet somber palette with deep reds and muted earthy tones emphasizes the gravity of the scene while the elegant drapery of the garments reflects the sophisticated craftsmanship of the Flemish workshops this work serves as an exceptional example of late medieval devotional art combining a powerful spiritual message with the emerging naturalism that would define the golden age of Antwerp painting. Oil on wood , 105 x 72 cm Dimensions 105 x 72 cm