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