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Portrait of a Donor in Scarlet and St. Anthony, c. 1450, by P
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Portrait of a Donor in Scarlet and St. Anthony, c. 1450, by P
Petrus Christus (1425-1476). Dutch painter. Portrait of a Donor in Scarlet and St. Anthony, c.1450. Altar panel. National Museum of Denmark. Copenhagen. Denmark
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1450 Abbot Altar Altarpiece Anthony Bearded Cloak Copenhagen Denmark Donation Donor Dressed Flemish Folds Kneel Kneeling Netherlandish Netherlands Panel Petrus 15th Altruism Christus
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This exquisite 15th-century altarpiece, titled "Portrait of a Donor in Scarlet and St. Anthony," is a masterpiece by the renowned Dutch painter Petrus Christus, created around 1450. The painting is an altar panel, currently housed at the National Museum of Denmark in Copenhagen, Denmark. The central figure of the painting is a bearded man, dressed in a scarlet robe, who is depicted in an act of deep devotion. He kneels before St. Anthony of Padua, who is shown in profile on the left side of the panel. St. Anthony, with his distinctive long, curved staff and habit, gazes intently towards the donor, as if in blessing. The attention to detail in this painting is remarkable, from the intricate folds of the donor's cloak to the textured landscape in the background. The use of color is also striking, with the rich red of the donor's robe contrasting beautifully with the earthy tones of the landscape and St. Anthony's habit. The painting's title suggests that the donor was making a significant donation to the church, perhaps as a form of alms or penance. The act of giving, or altruism, was an important aspect of medieval society, and this painting serves as a powerful reminder of the spiritual and charitable values of the time. Petrus Christus was a leading figure in early Netherlandish art, known for his innovative use of perspective and his ability to capture the human form with great sensitivity and detail. This painting is a testament to his artistic skill and his deep understanding of the spiritual and emotional complexities of the human experience.
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