Nick May & Trey Peebles
Christ Mocked (The Crowning with Thorns), Hieronymus Bosch, about 1510, From the collection of: The National Gallery, London
"Christ Mocked" by Hieronymus Bosch depicts Christ in a group with four other people. These four others are torturers. This picture has several discreet details and symbols with deeper meaning.
Saint John the Baptist in the Desert, Aeken, Hieronymus van, El Bosco, End of the 15th century, From the collection of: Museo Lázaro Galdiano
This is an oil painting. It depicts John the Baptist sitting in the wilderness/desert. He appears to pointing to a lamb as a symbol of innocence or a symbol of Jesus Christ(symbolized by a lamb).
The Crucifixion, with the Virgin and Saint John the Evangelist Mourning, Rogier van der Weyden, Netherlandish (active Tournai and Brussels), 1399/1400 - 1464, c. 1460, From the collection of: Philadelphia Museum of Art
This oil diptych depicts the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. On the left is Mary falling into Saint John's arms and on the right is Christ on the cross. The symbols above him are meant to mock him.
Pietà, Rogier van der Weyden, after 1441, From the collection of: Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium
This is an oil painting of a scene from the crucifixion of Christ. He has been taking off the cross and is being held by Mary. He has a spear wound where his ribs are. There is also a skull under him.
Madonna and Child with Saints Catherine and Thomas (sacra conversazione), Lorenzo Lotto, 1527/1533, From the collection of: Kunsthistorisches Museum Wien
This painting is by Lorenzo Lotto. It depicts Madonna and baby Jesus being visited by Saint Catherine, Thomas and an angel. This Angel almost appears to be guarding them.
The Virgin and Child with Saints Zacharias and John the Baptist, Lorenzo Lotto, 1546, From the collection of: Museo Poldi Pezzoli
This painting by Lorenzo Lotto is our favorite in the gallery. It is a depiction of Jesus, Mary, St John, and his father Zacharias. Jesus appears to be blessing Saint John who is holding a cross.
La Pietà, Antonello Da Messina, 1474 - 1476, From the collection of: Museo Correr
This another painting with the word Pieta in the name. However there appears to be no humanly figure in painting except for Jesus. Christ is being held by three angels. There is almost no blood.
The Adoration of the Shepherds, Hugo van der Goes, around 1480, From the collection of: Gemäldegalerie, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin
This painting, "The Adoration of the Shepherds," is by Hugo van der Goes. It depicts a scene not much after the birth of Jesus. We see Mary and Joesph beside him. They are surrounded by shepherds.
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