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Pagagnotti Triptych by Hans Memling

Pagagnotti Triptych

Hans Memling·1480

Historical Context

Hans Memling's Pagagnotti Triptych, painted around 1480 and now in the National Gallery, London, was commissioned by an Italian patron, further evidence of Memling's popularity among the international merchant community in Bruges. The triptych reflects his mature devotional style with its characteristic serenity and refined technique. Memling produced more than a hundred surviving works, making him one of the most prolific and commercially successful painters of the 15th century.

Technical Analysis

Memling's mature triptych demonstrates his refined oil technique with smooth surfaces, gentle figure modeling, luminous color harmonies, and the balanced compositions that made his devotional panels consistently appealing to diverse patrons.

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National Gallery

London, United Kingdom

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Quick Facts

Medium
Oil on panel
Dimensions
57 × 76 cm
Era
Early Renaissance
Style
Early Netherlandish
Genre
Religious
Location
National Gallery, London
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