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Diptych of Jan du Cellier

Hans Memling

1496

oil

panel

From the collection of Department of Paintings of the Louvre

Northern Renaissance Renaissance Religious

Dominant colour

Diptych of Jan du Cellier is a 1496 oil by Hans Memling, a Northern Renaissance work, held at Department of Paintings of the Louvre.

Who painted this?: Hans Memling
When & what style?: 1496 · Northern Renaissance
Where can I see it?: Department of Paintings of the Louvre

About this work

This painting is a diptych, meaning it's made up of two panels that can be closed like a book. The left panel shows the Virgin Mary surrounded by angels and other figures in a lush outdoor setting. The right panel depicts a man in a purple robe and a monk kneeling in prayer, with a white lamb and a rocky landscape behind them. The painting is rich in detail, with intricate clothing and accessories on the figures. The background of both panels features trees, hills, and a blue sky, creating a sense of depth and atmosphere. The artist's use of oil paint and attention to detail make this diptych a notable work. To learn more about the artist's technique and style, explore the work of Hans Memling.