ARTH 106 5th edition Lecture 5Outline of Last LectureI. Late medieval art and architecture in Northern EuropeOutline of Current LectureI. Late medieval art and architecture in Northern EuropeCurrent LectureI. Work: Merode Alterpiece, 1425-28A. Artist: Robert ChampinB. Details:Oil on woodCommissioned by Inglebrecht (banker) and his wifeMade for their homeScene of enunciation (Mary and Gabriel) and Joseph in his workshop Banker and wife also in sceneBanker removed hat in scene as a sign of respect for enunciation. Not physically in space but near it which shows their faith and importanceJoseph is making mouse traps. Also gallows are in the scene. St Augustine: the cross of the Lord was the devil’s mouse trap; in death he ensnares sinII. Work: Deposition, 1435A. Artist: Rogier van der WeydenB. Details:Archers commissioned this work for a church Notre Dame in LouvainShows suffering, pain, materiality of deathLifeless body of JesusThese notes represent a detailed interpretation of the professor’s lecture. GradeBuddy is best used as a supplement to your own notes, not as a substitute.No bruises even though Christ was beaten to deathBows in upper corner and Christ’s body is shaped like a bow (archer’s bow)Tightening then releasing of bow shows how Christ’s body changed from death then resurrectionPassion play: dramatic reenactment of crucifixion Mary’s body mirrors Christ’s body. She is also experiencing his painEmotion displayed encourages viewers to examine how they would feel about Christ’s deathIII. Work: A Goldsmith in his shop, 1449A. Artist: Petrus ChristusB. Details:BrugesSecular pieceCouple considering rings; chastity belt also in sceneCommissioned for a chapel of metal