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Rogier van der Weyden or Roger de la Pasture (1399/1400 A?i? 1464) was an Early Flemish painter. St Columba Altarpiece from Church of St Columba in Cologne. Oil on Oak Panel. 1455. Central panel: The Adoration of the Magi. Left panel: Annunciation. Right Panel: Presentation of Jesus in the Temple. Alte Pinakothek. Munich. Germany
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1455 Adoration Alte Annunciation Cologne Columba Flemish Jesus Magi Netherlandish Painter Panel Perspective Pinakothek Presentation Renaissance 15th Artish Primitives
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Bring a touch of art history to your mailbox with our exquisite selection from the Media Storehouse range of greeting cards. Featuring the masterpiece "St Columba Altarpiece" by the renowned Early Flemish painter Rogier van der Weyden, these cards are a beautiful expression of art and culture. Each card showcases a high-resolution image of the original oil on oak panel painting from the Church of St Columba in Cologne, allowing you to share a piece of art history with your loved ones. Perfect for special occasions or just to brighten someone's day, these cards are a unique and thoughtful gift that is sure to be treasured.
Create your own greetings card. Size when folded is A5 (14.5x21cm or 5.7x8.3 inches)
Greetings Cards suitable for Birthdays, Weddings, Anniversaries, Graduations, Thank You and much more
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 21cm x 14.5cm (8.3" x 5.7")
Estimated Product Size is 21cm x 29cm (8.3" x 11.4")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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This stunning triptych, titled the St Columba Altarpiece, is a masterpiece by the renowned Early Flemish painter Rogier van der Weyden, also known as Roger de la Pasture. Created in 1455, this oil on oak panel artwork is currently housed in the Alte Pinakothek museum in Munich, Germany. The central panel of the triptych depicts the Adoration of the Magi, a popular Christmas scene that represents the visit of the three wise men to the infant Jesus. The left panel showcases the Annunciation, an essential event in Christian belief, where the angel Gabriel informs the Virgin Mary that she will conceive and give birth to Jesus. The right panel represents the Presentation of Jesus in the Temple, where Mary and Joseph present their newborn son to the priest Simeon and the prophetess Anna. Van der Weyden's use of oil on oak panel allowed him to create a rich, textured surface that brings depth and dimension to his intricately detailed compositions. His innovative use of perspective and mastery of light and shadow contributed to the development of the Netherlandish painting tradition during the Late Gothic and early Renaissance periods in Europe. The landscapes in the background of each panel add a sense of realism and depth to the religious scenes, further enhancing the overall impact of the artwork. The St Columba Altarpiece is a testament to van der Weyden's artistic prowess and his ability to create visually stunning and spiritually resonant works of art. This triptych continues to captivate audiences and inspire artists to this day, making it an invaluable addition to the European art historical canon.
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