The Pérussis Altarpiece 1480

"The Pérussis Altarpiece," painted by Nicolas Froment in 1480, is a triptych depicting Saint John the Baptist and Saint Francis of Assisi. The central panel features a wooden cross positioned in a landscape, with two angels flanking the cross. The side panels depict each saint with a kneeling donor. The meticulous detail and realistic figures showcase Froment's skill in portraying religious imagery, a hallmark of the Early Netherlandish style. This altarpiece, now housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, is a significant example of 15th-century French painting.