The Isenheim Altarpiece is a northern
Renaissance masterpiece. About Grünewald there is not much known (a.k.a., Mathis
Gothart Nithart). He was contemporary with Dürer and Cranach and also as famous
as them. But during those confusing times, the artist supported the peasants’
revolts and the Lutheran Reformation, so he lost the cardinal Albrecht von
Brandenburg’s protection, so he had to flee to the North. There he died and was
forgotten easily, to such an extent that this Altarpiece was considered done by
Dürer by a long time.
So, for its spirit, composition and technique,
it’s part of two worlds, the Middle Ages and Renaissance.
It’s a shocking artwork for the harshness of
the images. It’s a spiritual path, not only to accompany prayers, but also to
console the sick inhabitants of the Isenheim monastery.
In these important days for the whole
Christianity, we suggest knowing more about the Isenheim Altarpiece.
Huysmans, J.-K. Grünewald: El Retablo de Isenheim. S.l., Casimiro Libros, 2011
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