1505
unspecified
From the collection of Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium
Last Judgement: The Virgin Mary and four apostles is a 1505 unspecified by Colijn de Coter, a Northern Renaissance work, held at Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium.
In the painting, the Virgin Mary stands out in a blue robe and white head covering, her hands clasped in prayer. Behind her, four apostles are visible, with one holding a cross. The scene is set against a dark background, with the figures arranged in a sense of depth. The artist's use of color and composition creates a sense of drama and tension, drawing the viewer's eye to the central figure of the Virgin Mary. The apostles' facial expressions convey a sense of solemnity and reverence. The painting is a striking example of religious art from the early 16th century. To learn more about the artist's style and technique, look up Colijn de Coter.
Colijn de Coter (c. 1440–1445 – c. 1522–1532) was an early Netherlandish painter who produced mainly altarpieces. He worked primarily in Brussels and Antwerp. His name was sometimes given as Colijn van Brusele (Colijn…
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