Portinari Triptych (detail)

Portinari Triptych (detail) by Hugo van der Goes
Artist
Hugo van der Goes
Date
c.1475
Style
Northern renaissance
Genre
Religious painting
Location
Uffizi Gallery
The Portinari Triptych is a striking example of Northern renaissance religious painting created by Flemish artist Hugo van der Goes. This oil-on-panel masterpiece measures 253 x 304 cm and depicts the Adoration of the Shepherds. Commissioned by Tommaso Portinari, the painting exemplifies detailed realism and spiritual solemnity characteristic of its era. Today, the triptych is housed in the Galleria degli Uffizi in Florence, showcasing the enduring power of religious themes in art.

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