Passion (Greverade) Altarpiece (left wing)

Passion (Greverade) Altarpiece (left wing) by Hans Memling
Artist
Hans Memling
Date
1491
Style
Northern renaissance
Genre
Religious painting
The "Passion (Greverade) Altarpiece (left wing)" is a remarkable example of religious painting from the Northern renaissance. Crafted from wood and finished with rich oil paints, it reflects the detailed craftsmanship and spiritual depth characteristic of the period. Housed in St. Anne's Museum Quarter, a former Augustinian nunnery, the altarpiece forms part of Germany's largest collection of medieval sculpture and altarpieces, including works by notable artists like Hans Memling. This piece vividly depicts scenes from the Passion of Christ, exemplifying the intense religious fervor and artistic mastery of its time.

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