'Annunciation Triptych (Mérode Altarpiece)' (c. 1427–1432) by the Workshop of Robert Campin

Robert Campin, Mérode Altarpiece, tempera and oil on panel, 1425–28 (The Metropolitan Museum of Art)
Speakers: Dr. Beth Harris and Dr. Steven Zucker
Created by: Beth Harris and Steven Zucker

This video explores the Mérode Altarpiece, a remarkable example of early Netherlandish painting attributed to Robert Campin and his workshop. Completed around 1425–28, the triptych combines religious symbolism with everyday domestic detail, offering a window into the devotional life and visual culture of the 15th century.

Dr. Beth Harris and Dr. Steven Zucker guide viewers through the rich iconography, intricate textures, and innovative use of space and perspective that define the work. The panel features a central scene of the Annunciation, flanked by depictions of the donors and Saint Joseph, capturing the merging of the sacred and the secular in Northern Renaissance art.