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Job Triptych

Unknown

1500

oil

panel

From the collection of Groeningemuseum

Northern Renaissance Renaissance Religious

Dominant colour

Job Triptych is a 1500 oil by Unknown, a Northern Renaissance work, held at Groeningemuseum.

Who painted this?: Unknown
When & what style?: 1500 · Northern Renaissance
Where can I see it?: Groeningemuseum

About this work

This painting is a triptych, meaning it's divided into three panels. The center panel shows a woman in a red robe, sitting on a rock with a baby in her lap. She's surrounded by people in various poses, some of whom are looking up at the sky. In the left panel, there's a dark scene with people and animals, while the right panel depicts a man in a red robe, possibly praying or meditating. The backgrounds of the panels feature landscapes with buildings and trees. The painting's use of color and composition creates a sense of depth and emotion. To learn more about the artist's techniques, look up chiaroscuro.