Altarflügel Marientod
1510
From the collection of The Badisches Landesmuseum
1510
From the collection of The Badisches Landesmuseum
Altarflügel Marientod is a 1510 by Jan Baegert, held at The Badisches Landesmuseum.
This painting depicts a scene of mourning, with a woman lying in bed surrounded by several people. The woman is dressed in a white head covering and a dark blue robe, while the others are attired in various robes and cloaks. One person is holding a candle, another a book, and a third a small bucket. The room is decorated with red curtains and a red patterned bedspread, creating a somber atmosphere. The overall mood of the painting is one of reverence and respect, as the people gather around the woman in a gesture of mourning. For more information on the artist's technique, explore the cross-hatching method used in this painting.
