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The Last Judgemen and the Seven Acts of Mercy (oil on panel)
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The Last Judgemen and the Seven Acts of Mercy (oil on panel)
471094 The Last Judgemen and the Seven Acts of Mercy (oil on panel) by Orley, Bernard van (c.1488-1541); Sint-Janshospitaal, Bruges, Belgium; (add.info.: Triptych commissioned by the Almoners of the Cathedral of Our Lady in Antwerp. At the centre, Christ, seated on a rainbow that symbolises the covenant between God and Humankind, passes Final Judgement. The Archangel Michael assists him by weighing the souls to separate the Just and the Damned. The former are admitted to Paradise, the latter are condemned to Hell. The Virgin Mary and John the Baptist, each accompanied by six apostles, are seated at the top of the wings. Works of mercy are feeding the hungry, giving the thirsty a drink, clothing the naked, sheltering the homeless, comforting the sick, ransoming religious prisoners, burying the dead.); © Art in Flanders
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Altarpiece Charity Feeding Homeless Homelessness Kindness Mercy Penury Poors Precariousness Shelter Sheltering Thirst Thirsty Wing
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The Last Judgment and the Seven Acts of Mercy
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is a captivating oil painting by Bernard van Orley, displayed at the Sint-Janshospitaal in Bruges, Belgium. This triptych was commissioned by the Almoners of the Cathedral of Our Lady in Antwerp and holds immense religious significance. At its center, Christ sits on a vibrant rainbow symbolizing God's covenant with humanity as he carries out the Final Judgment. Assisting him is Archangel Michael, who weighs souls to separate the Just from the Damned. The former are granted entry into Paradise while the latter face condemnation in Hell. The wings of this altarpiece feature powerful imagery: on one side, we see Virgin Mary and John the Baptist accompanied by six apostles; on the other side, seven acts of mercy are depicted. These acts include feeding the hungry, giving drink to those who thirst, clothing for those without garments, sheltering for those homeless or vulnerable, comforting for those suffering from illness or distressing circumstances, ransoming religious prisoners held captive unjustly and burying deceased individuals with dignity. This masterpiece beautifully captures Christian values such as charity and kindness towards others. It serves as a reminder that through these acts of mercy we can alleviate poverty and homelessness while embodying compassion towards our fellow human beings. "The Last Judgment and Seven Acts of Mercy" stands not only as an exceptional work of art but also as a testament to faith in action within Christianity.
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