Diptych of Jean de Cellier (detail) 1475

This detail of Hans Memling's "Diptych of Jean de Cellier" depicts the moment of Saint John the Baptist appearing to Jean de Cellier, who kneels in prayer. The intricate detail of the Flemish painter, active in Bruges in the 15th century, is evident in the realistic depiction of the figures, the lush landscape, and the light filtering through the foliage. This work is a fine example of the Early Netherlandish art movement that flourished during this period.