The artwork, titled “Braque Family Triptych,” was created by the artist Rogier van der Weyden in the year 1450. It is an oil painting on a panel in the Northern Renaissance style and belongs to the portrait genre. This piece is part of a series of triptychs and is currently housed in the Louvre, Paris, France.
The central panel of the triptych prominently features a depiction of Jesus Christ, flanked by two figures, possibly the Virgin Mary and Saint John the Evangelist, who are solemnly engaged in the scene. The figures are highlighted by their detailed expressions and meticulously rendered garments, invoking a sense of piety and contemplation. The side panels present two other significant individuals, each holding distinct objects, which add to the narrative and iconographic depth of the composition. The landscape background in each panel is rendered with exquisite attention to perspective and detail, reflecting the characteristic style of the Northern Renaissance. The frames of each panel are uniformly gilded, providing an elegant border that complements the artwork’s overall harmonious structure.
