Drieluik Met Kruisiging, Geboorte En Verrijzenis Van Christus 

Editor: This is a triptych panel painting of the Crucifixion, Birth, and Resurrection of Christ. It's unsigned, attributed to Maarten de Vos. It evokes a heavy sense of religious drama, with these vivid scenes juxtaposed so closely. What are some of the key symbolic elements you see in this work? Curator: Well, consider how the triptych format itself operates as a symbol, inviting contemplation across three distinct, yet interconnected moments. Note how light functions: The left panel, the Nativity, is shrouded in partial darkness. What feeling does this create as we proceed to the bright Resurrection? Editor: It emphasizes the contrast between the humble beginnings and the glorious ascension. So, is that juxtaposition deliberate, guiding the viewer’s emotional journey? Curator: Precisely! Notice the repeated use of specific figures in each panel. Are there particular people whose presence weaves throughout the story, providing a sense of continuity and shared human experience? Think about their clothes. What emotional response is cued when you look at the symbolic colours that dominate each scene? How might these colours influence the spiritual narrative for the viewer? Editor: I see the women at the crucifixion appear at Christ's birth. The deep reds feel very human. Almost domestic. I can definitely see how these overlapping symbols would influence the faithful and illiterate of the period. I appreciate that new perspective. Thank you. Curator: And I appreciate your openness! Remember, art often served as visual theology, a powerful reminder of faith in the temporal world.