Valencian Retablo (Four panels, Church of the Knights of Saint John of Jerusalem, Valencia)

This religious painting from 1426 by Miguel Alcañiz the Elder reflects the fifteenth-century approach to sacred subjects, balancing theological orthodoxy with artistic innovation. Painted in the early fifteenth century, a transformative period in European art, the work draws on centuries of iconographic tradition while expressing Miguel Alcañiz the Elder's individual interpretation of the divine narrative. The early fifteenth century saw the emergence of linear perspective in Italy and the perfection of oil painting technique in Flanders, transforming the visual arts across Europe.

Tempera technique, reflecting earlier traditions, the religious composition demonstrates Miguel Alcañiz the Elder's skilled technique and careful observation in service of sacred narrative. The figural arrangement draws on established iconographic tradition while the handling of light and color creates emotional resonance.