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Description: | In volume 5 of Die Altniederländische Malerei (1927, Berlin, p. 73 and p. 139), Max Friedlander lists this work, together with an almost identical version of Christ Shown to the People in Rome, as the work of the Master of the Virgo inter Virgines now at the Art Institute of Chicago, Ryerson Collection. The Master (named after the altarpiece Virgin with SS Catherine, Cecilia, Ursula and Barbara, Amsterdam, Rijksmuseum) was a Netherlandish painter and woodcut designer, who lived in Delft but also took commissions from foreign clients. He has been characterised as a forerunner of the Dutch school, sacrificing elegance over realism. Expressive characters, animated gestures, narrow facial types, and rich costumes meticulously painted mark the Master's style, as can be seen in this work. Christ is on top of a flight of stairs being shown to the people of Jerusalem, accompanied by Pilate and a court official. There are groups of people behind him and at the foot and sides of the steps representing different ages and social status. The dress codes, facial characteristics and style of painting point out to an early date for this picture. | Subjects: | religion (Ecce Homo) | Source: | Vads | Creator: | Artist: Master of the Virgo inter Virgines (North Netherlandish painter and woodcut designer, active ca. 1483-1498) Æ Attributed to manner of | Identifier: | http://www.vads.ac.uk/large.php?uid=8758... | Go to resource |
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