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Van der Weyden, Rogier (20) 로히어르 판 데르 베이던

바이블엔명화 2020. 8. 13. 20:24

Rogier van der Weyden 1399/1400 – 1464

The Crucifixion (Vienna)

oil on panel (101 × 70 cm (central panel)) — c. 1445

Kunsthistorisches Museum, Vienna

Rogier van der Weyden biography

This work is linked to John 19:25

 

Art and the Bible - John 19 - New Testament

John 19 1 Then Pilate therefore took Jesus, and scourged him. 2 And the soldiers platted a crown of thorns, and put it on his head, and they put on him a purple robe, 3 And said, Hail, King of the Jews! and they smote him with their hands. 4 Pilate theref

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The left panel shows Mary Magdalene, the right panel St. Veronica. In the middle, from left to right: John the Apostle, Mary, and the couple who paid for the painting.

 

The emotional state of the women is remarkable - Mary, mother of Christ, is the more emotional party, while Mary Magdalene is the more subdued. This is traditionally the other way round.

 

Ref. left panel and right panel.