This painting is part of the group: The Crucifixion Triptych
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This painting is the left hand shutter from the Crucifixion triptych. It shows the donor who commissioned the work as if he were witnessing the Crucifixion - the subject of the central panel. His wife is painted opposite on the right hand panel.
His unidentified coat of arms is painted on the 'prie-dieu' (the prayer desk he is kneeling in front of) and has the letters 'WB' painted above it. In the background, is a scene of the Way to Calvary.
His unidentified coat of arms is painted on the 'prie-dieu' (the prayer desk he is kneeling in front of) and has the letters 'WB' painted above it. In the background, is a scene of the Way to Calvary.
Other paintings in this group: The Crucifixion Triptych
Circle of Pieter Coecke van Aalst
probably 1525-35
Circle of Pieter Coecke van Aalst
probably 1525-35
Circle of Pieter Coecke van Aalst
probably 1525-35
Circle of Pieter Coecke van Aalst
probably 1525-35
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