1510
tempera
panel
From the collection of Historical Museum Frankfurt
Dominant colour
Saint John Altarpiece is a 1510 tempera by Hans Baldung Grien, a Northern Renaissance work, held at Historical Museum Frankfurt.
This painting is divided into three panels. The central panel depicts a man standing in water, wearing a white cloth around his waist. He has long hair and is gesturing to his forehead. Another man, dressed in a yellow robe, sits on the grassy bank, holding a book. Two angels are present, one on each side of the central figure. The left panel shows a bishop in red robes, holding a staff and a book. The right panel features another bishop, also in red robes, holding a staff. The painting's use of tempera as a medium adds a unique texture to the artwork. The level of detail in the figures' clothing and the natural surroundings suggests a high level of craftsmanship. If you're interested in exploring more works created using tempera, you might want to look into the technique itself.
Hans Baldung (1484 or 1485 – September 1545), called Hans Baldung Grien, (being an early nickname, because of his predilection for the colour green), was a painter, printer, engraver, draftsman, and stained glass…
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