{"product_id":"the-deposition-limbourg-brothers","title":"The Deposition - Limbourg brothers","description":"\u003cp\u003eA detailed manuscript illumination depicting the Deposition of Christ, created by the Limbourg brothers for the Très Riches Heures du Duc de Berry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis image originates from the Très Riches Heures du Duc de Berry, a manuscript commissioned by John, Duke of Berry, and executed by the Limbourg brothers: Herman, Paul, and Jean. The work represents the International Gothic style, characterised by its clear outlines, refined figures, and the use of expensive pigments such as ultramarine blue and gold leaf.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe scene depicts the removal of Christ from the cross. The composition is structured around the central vertical axis of the cross, with ladders placed on either side to facilitate the descent. The figures are arranged in a manner that balances the emotional weight of the event with the formal requirements of the page. The palette is dominated by the deep blue of the sky, which contrasts with the varied colours of the garments worn by the figures below.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach figure is rendered with attention to the texture of their clothing, from the heavy folds of the robes to the patterned fabrics. The faces are individualised, reflecting the grief and solemnity of the moment. The use of space is relatively shallow, typical of medieval manuscript illumination, where the focus remains on the narrative clarity of the scene rather than the creation of a three-dimensional environment. The gold halo surrounding Christ and the rays emanating from the top of the cross provide a spiritual dimension to the physical act of the deposition. This work remains a primary example of the technical skill and artistic vision present in early fifteenth-century French court art.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/samarkande-plate-6-compositions-in-the-oriental-style-emile-allain-seguy\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eSamarkande (Plate 6, Compositions in the Oriental Style) - Émile-Allain Séguy — Émile-Allain Séguy\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/portrait-of-charles-i-of-england-anthony-van-dyck\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003ePortrait of Charles I of England - Anthony van Dyck — Anthony van Dyck\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Limbourg brothers","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58442177118543,"sku":null,"price":29.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58442253762895,"sku":null,"price":39.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58442253795663,"sku":null,"price":49.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58442253828431,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58442253861199,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58442253893967,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58442253926735,"sku":null,"price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58442253959503,"sku":null,"price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58442253992271,"sku":null,"price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58442254025039,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58442254057807,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58442254090575,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/The-Deposition_Poster_CompositorV1_1786208287382.jpg?v=1786395389","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.com\/products\/the-deposition-limbourg-brothers","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}