God the Father (recto)

This compelling depiction of "God the Father" is attributed to the Master of the View of Saint Gudula, an Early Netherlandish painter active in Brussels during the late 15th century. While details about this specific work are scarce, the artist is known for religious works and portraits of prominent church patrons, placing this piece squarely within their established oeuvre. The Master of the View of Saint Gudula's work is characterized by the rich detail and devotional intensity typical of the Early Netherlandish movement, which flourished across the Low Countries. Although the exact medium and dimensions for this particular work are not specified, many of the artist's other known works are oil on wood panels, suggesting a similar technique may have been employed here. The year 1467 fits well within the period of the artist's activity, which Wikipedia notes as between 1480 and 1499, suggesting this might be an earlier work or that the active period is slightly broader than currently documented. This painting offers a glimpse into the profound spiritual art produced in Brussels during a pivotal era for European painting.