St. John Altarpiece

The St John Altarpiece is a remarkable religious painting created around 1479 by the Early Netherlandish master Hans Memling. This triptych is an impressive example of Northern renaissance art, showcasing intricate details and vibrant imagery. Crafted from wood and finished with oil paints, it was commissioned for the Old St. John's Hospital in Bruges during the construction of a new apse. Signed and dated 1479 on its original frame, it remains housed at the hospital’s Memling museum, exemplifying the period's devotion to religious themes and artistic craftsmanship.