The Trinity
Robert Campin·1429
Historical Context
Robert Campin's Trinity, painted around 1429 for the Städel Museum, depicts the Gnadenstuhl or Throne of Grace type in which God the Father supports the crucified Christ while the Holy Spirit hovers between them. Campin, also known as the Master of Flémalle, was one of the founders of the Netherlandish painting tradition alongside Jan van Eyck. Robert Campin, now generally identified with the so-called Master of Flémalle, was one of the founders of the Flemish painting tradition alongside Jan van Eyck.
Technical Analysis
The panel demonstrates Campin's characteristic sculptural modeling and realistic detail, with the three persons of the Trinity rendered in a monumental composition that emphasizes physical weight and tangible presence.
