Artwork
Deposition by Vrancke van der Stockt in the Alte Pinakothek
Deposition by Vrancke van der Stockt in the Alte Pinakothek is an oil painting by the Northern Renaissance artist Vrancke van der Stockt. It dates from 1460 and is held in the collection of the Bavarian State Painting Collections.
About this work
Subject & Meaning
Central figures include the lifeless body of Jesus supported by Joseph of Arimathea, the Virgin Mary receiving him, and Mary Magdalene kneeling in grief.
The work portrays the Descent from the Cross, a key moment in the Passion narrative where Christ is lowered from the tomb. Central figures include the lifeless body of Jesus supported by Joseph of Arimathea, the Virgin Mary receiving him, and Mary Magdalene kneeling in grief. The composition emphasizes themes of sacrifice and mourning through the intimate gestures and sorrowful expressions of the mourners.
Rendered in oil on oak panel, the piece exemplifies Early Netherlandish painting with meticulous detail and a somber palette, reinforcing its devotional function within a religious context.
The iconography focuses on the physical act of removal and the emotional weight of loss, inviting contemplation of Christ’s suffering and the humanity of those who witnessed it.
Technique & Style
The Deposition is executed in oil paint on an oakwood support, a combination characteristic of Early Netherlandish painting. The panel measures 57.3 cm in height by 52.5 cm in width. Classified as a religious painting, it depicts the Descent from the Cross, with Jesus Christ as the main subject. The work is held in the Bavarian State Painting Collections at the Alte Pinakothek.
History & Provenance
Created in 1460, the Deposition is an oil painting on oak panel by the Early Netherlandish artist Vrancke van der Stockt. The work depicts the Descent from the Cross, a central subject in religious art of the period. While specific details regarding its original commission or early ownership chain are not provided in the available records, the painting is currently held within the Bavarian State Painting Collections. It resides in the Alte Pinakothek, where it remains part of the institution's permanent holdings.
The painting is held by the Bavarian State Painting Collections and is currently located in the Alte Pinakothek. It is cataloged as part of the collection associated with the Early Netherlandish movement. The provided sources do not list a specific inventory or accession number for the work, nor do they document any exhibition history.
Legacy
Deposition by Vrancke van der Stockt, painted in 1460, is recognized as a significant example of Early Netherlandish religious art within the Alte Pinakothek collection. Its composition of the Descent from the Cross has contributed to scholarly understanding of the period's devotional practices and technical approaches to oil painting on oakwood. The work remains part of the Bavarian State Painting Collections and is studied for its influence on later interpretations of Christological subjects in Southern Netherlandish art.
Overview
Deposition is a 15th-century oil painting by Vrancke van der Stockt, a Netherlandish artist associated with the Northern Renaissance.
Artist & collection
Artist
Vrancke van der Stockt (before 1420 - 14 June 1495) was an early Netherlandish painter. He is most notable as a "direct heir and popularizer" of Rogier van der Weyden.
