Triptych of Jean de Witte and Maria Hoose
1473
oil
From the collection of Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium
1473
oil
From the collection of Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium
This painting is a triptych, divided into three panels. The left panel shows a man kneeling in prayer, dressed in black. The central panel depicts the Virgin Mary holding the baby Jesus, with a red robe and a halo. The right panel features a woman sitting on the ground, wearing a black dress with a white collar and a red bodice. She holds a small portrait of a man. The background of each panel is a garden with flowers and a stone wall. The overall mood of the painting is one of devotion and reverence. The artist's use of color and composition creates a sense of harmony and balance. If you're interested in learning more about the artist's technique, you might want to look into glazing.
