Passion (Greverade) Altarpiece-(closed)
- Artist
- Hans Memling
- Date
- 1491
- Style
- Northern renaissance
- Genre
- Religious painting
The 'Passion (Greverade) Altarpiece-(closed)' is a masterful example of religious painting created during the Northern renaissance. Crafted from wood and finished with rich oil paints, this altarpiece exemplifies the craftsmanship of its time. The closed form reveals intricate scenes from the Passion of Christ, highlighting detailed narrative and emotional depth. Housed in St. Anne's Museum Quarter—housed in a former Augustinian nunnery with Germany's largest collection of medieval sculptures and altar-pieces—it reflects the spiritual and artistic heritage preserved within the region.
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