BRUXELLES, Belgio — due tavole di Dirk Buts (1410-1475) esposte presso i Musei reali di Belle Arti del Belgio. Questi capolavori del XV secolo mostrano l'abilità di Buts nella pittura narrativa e il suo contributo all'arte primitiva dei Paesi Bassi.
6521 x 4352 px | 55,2 x 36,8 cm | 21,7 x 14,5 inches | 300dpi
Data acquisizione:
25 maggio 2013
Ubicazione:
Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium, Brussels, Brussels Region, Belgium
Altre informazioni:
Photograph by David Coleman. The Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium in Brussels houses two remarkable panels from "La Justice de L'Empereur Otton" (The Justice of Emperor Otto III) by Dirk Bouts, painted between 1471 and 1475. These panels are part of a larger work commissioned for the Town Hall of Leuven, showcasing Bouts' mastery of narrative painting and his significant contribution to Early Netherlandish art. The paintings depict episodes from the legend of Emperor Otto III, illustrating medieval concepts of justice and divine intervention. One panel likely shows the execution of an innocent count, while the other may depict the emperor's wife undergoing an ordeal by fire to prove her guilt in falsely accusing the count. Bouts' style is characterized by his precise attention to detail, use of vibrant colors, and ability to convey emotion through subtle facial expressions and gestures. The panels demonstrate the artist's skill in creating depth and perspective, with carefully rendered architectural backgrounds typical of Flemish painting of the period. As part of a civic commission, these works offer valuable insights into 15th-century jurisprudence, social structures, and artistic patronage in the Burgundian Netherlands. Their presence in the museum underscores their importance in the development of Northern Renaissance painting and their significance as masterpieces of Belgian cultural heritage. The "Justice of Otto III" panels stand as a testament to Bouts' innovative approach to narrative composition and his pivotal role in the transition from late medieval to Renaissance artistic sensibilities.
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