Artwork
The passover meal
The passover meal is a paint painting by Jerg Ratgeb. It dates from 1515 and is held in the collection of the Gemäldegalerie Berlin.
About this work
Overview
The Passover Meal is a tempera painting created by Jerg Ratgeb around 1515. It is a detailed depiction of a biblical scene, held in the Gemäldegalerie Berlin.
Subject & Meaning
The painting centers on the Jewish Passover ritual, showing a crowded scene with figures in old-fashioned attire. A man on a platform addresses the surrounding crowd, amidst animals and various objects.
Technique & Style
Executed in muted colors, predominantly grays and browns, the work showcases Ratgeb's attention to detail. The composition includes architectural elements, such as arches and a distant tower, adding depth to the scene.
Artist & collection
Artist
Jerg Ratgeb, also Jörg Ratgeb (c. 1480–1526), was a German painter during the Renaissance, and a contemporary of Albrecht Dürer.
