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Copy of a detail from the Ghent Altarpiece, Adam, by Hubert and Jan van Eyck in the church of St Bavon, Ghent.

Christian Schultz

1864

watercolor

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

Impressionism Realism Late 19th Century

Dominant colour

Copy of a detail from the Ghent Altarpiece, Adam, by Hubert and Jan van Eyck in the church of St Bavon, Ghent. is a 1864 watercolor by Christian Schultz, a Impressionism work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.

Who painted this?: Christian Schultz
When & what style?: 1864 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?: Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

This painting depicts a nude male figure standing in a doorway, with his left hand resting on his chest and his right hand holding a leafy branch in front of his groin. The figure is rendered in a realistic style, with attention to detail in the muscles and facial features. Above the doorway, a small sculpture of two figures can be seen. The painting is a copy of a detail from the Ghent Altarpiece, created by Hubert and Jan van Eyck. The original altarpiece is a famous work of art from the 15th century, known for its intricate details and realistic depictions of human figures. To learn more about the artistic style of this painting, explore the movement of Realism.

The story of this work

Overview

A watercolour copy of the figure of Adam from the Ghent Altarpiece, created by Christian Schultz in 1864. The work was commissioned by the Arundel Society and published in 1871 by Hangard-Mauge under Schultz's supervision.

Read the full account in the museum source.