Christus geneest de melaatsen
Meester van Antwerpen (I)
1485 - 1491
Medium
hand coloring
Dimensions
130; 94
About this artwork
height 94 mm x width 130 mm
Art Historical Context
Behold the delicate miniature *Christus geneest deelaatsen* (Christ Heals the Lepers), created by the Meester van Antwerpen (I between 1485 and1491. This tiny artwork, measuring just 94 mm high by 130 mm wide, a pivotal biblical miracle from the Gospels, where Jesus touches and heals afflicted lepers, symbolizing compassion and the power of faith. Attributed to an anonymous master active in Antwerp's vibrant artistic circle, it reflects the Late Gothic traditions of the Northern Netherlands, where religious devotion fueled intricate, devotional imagery. Crafted with hand coloring—a technique ...