{"product_id":"diptych-of-jeanne-of-france-rogier-van-der-weyden","title":"Diptych of Jeanne of France - Rogier van der Weyden","description":"\u003cp\u003eA devotional diptych by Rogier van der Weyden, featuring a donor portrait of Jeanne of France on the left and the Crucifixion on the right.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThis diptych, attributed to the workshop of Rogier van der Weyden, presents a dual narrative typical of mid-fifteenth-century devotional art. The left panel features a donor portrait of Jeanne of France, kneeling in prayer before the Virgin and Child. The Virgin appears in a celestial context, seated upon a crescent moon, while Saint John the Baptist stands to the left. An angel holds a heraldic shield, identifying the patron through the fleur-de-lis motifs. The composition employs a clear hierarchy, separating the earthly donor from the divine figures through scale and placement.\n\nThe right panel depicts the Crucifixion, a common subject in Northern European art of the period. The scene is populated with numerous figures, including the mourning Virgin, Saint John the Evangelist, and various soldiers and onlookers. The treatment of the figures reflects the characteristic style of the period, with elongated forms and expressive facial features. The artist uses oil paint to achieve a high degree of detail, particularly in the textures of the clothing and the subtle gradations of light across the landscape background.\n\nVan der Weyden was a master of emotional resonance, and this work demonstrates his ability to balance complex theological iconography with human sentiment. The diptych format allowed for private contemplation, enabling the owner to reflect upon the sacrifice of Christ alongside the intercession of the Virgin. The technical execution, from the fine brushwork on the faces to the precise rendering of the heraldic shield, aligns with the standards of the Early Netherlandish school. This piece provides a clear example of the devotional practices and artistic conventions prevalent in the Burgundian Netherlands during the mid-fifteenth century.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rogier van der Weyden","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58054590038351,"sku":null,"price":29.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58054596034895,"sku":null,"price":39.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58054596067663,"sku":null,"price":49.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ B2 (50x70 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58054596100431,"sku":null,"price":69.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A1 (59.4 x 84.1  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58054596133199,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Diptych-of-Jeanne-of-France_Poster_CompositorV1_1782439088024.jpg?v=1782445236","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.com\/products\/diptych-of-jeanne-of-france-rogier-van-der-weyden","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}