Van Aelst maintains the traditional triptych structure but updates it by representing a single scene, thus achieving the compositional unity promoted by Italian Renaissance art. The iconography and co [+]
This triptych shows The Adoration of the Magi on its central panel, with The Annunciation on the left door and The Adoration of the Angels and Shepherds on the right. Each scene takes place in a diffe [+]
The Apostle protects a group of male donors wearing the habit of the Dominican Order. In the background, angels bear souls to Heaven. Characteristically, Coecke conveys the movement of clothes and hai [+]
The Evangelist, identified by the chalice he holds in his hand, protects four female donors dressed in plain devotional habits. In the background, Coecke provides a vision of Hell that reflects the st [+]
Saint Anthony is tempted by the Devil, transformed into a beautiful naked woman accompanied by a witch. The burning city in the background, the monsters and other elements are derived from Bosch (c. 1 [+]