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Diptych of Philippe de Croy
Diptych of Philippe de Croy is an oil painting by the Northern Renaissance artist Rogier van der Weyden. It dates from 1460 and is held in the collection of the Royal Museum of Fine Arts Antwerp.
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Overview
The Diptych of Philippe de Croy is a 1460 oil painting by Rogier van der Weyden, a prominent figure in early Netherlandish art. It is a double-panel work currently held at the Royal Museum of Fine Arts Antwerp.
Subject & Meaning
The diptych depicts Philippe de Croy, a Burgundian nobleman, in a devotional scene on the left panel, with his coat of arms on the right. The juxtaposition of the prayerful figure and the heraldic device conveys the subject's nobility and piety.
Technique & Style
Van der Weyden's use of oil paint allows for intricate detail, evident in the textures of the subject's dark robe and the ornate coat of arms. The dark backgrounds and subdued tones are characteristic of the Northern Renaissance style.
History & Provenance
Commissioned by or for Philippe de Croy, the diptych reflects van der Weyden's connections with European nobility, including Philip the Good. It is now part of the Royal Museum of Fine Arts Antwerp's collection.
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Artist
Rogier van der Weyden (Dutch:; 1399 or 1400 – 18 June 1464), initially known as Roger de la Pasture (French: ), was an early Netherlandish painter whose surviving works consist mainly of religious triptychs,…
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