Zondeval en kruisiging
Hans Reinhart (der Ältere)
1536 - 1607
Medium
casting
Dimensions
76.05; 6.8
About this artwork
Gift of J.M. van Gelder-Nijhoff
Art Historical Context
Discover the intricate bronze plaquette *Zondeval en kruiging* (Fall of Man and Crucion) by Hans Reinhart the (1536–1607), a master caster from the late Renaissance era. This small, circular artwork, measuring just 6.8 cm in diameter weighing 76.05, masterfully combines two pivotal biblical: the expulsion from Eden, symbolizing humanity's original sin, and Christ's Crucion, representing redemption. Crafted during a time when Northern European artists blended profound religious themes with emerging humanist perspectives, Reinhart's work reflects the era's fascination with salvation narratives. ...