Diptych of The Fall of Man and The Redemption (Lamentation of Christ)

Diptych of The Fall of Man and The Redemption (Lamentation of Christ) by Hugo van der Goes
Artist
Hugo van der Goes
Date
c.1480
Style
Northern renaissance
Genre
Religious painting
Location
Kunsthistorisches Museum
The Diptych of The Fall of Man and The Redemption by Flemish artist Hugo van der Goes is a compelling religious painting from the Northern renaissance, showcasing two related biblical scenes. The left panel depicts the fall of man, while the right illustrates the lamentation of Christ's redemption. Crafted in oil on two panels, the work is housed in the Kunsthistorisches Museum in Vienna. Notably, Wolfgang Kermer highlighted its uniqueness in subject matter within diptych history, emphasizing its significance within Northern renaissance religious art.

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