Matthias Grunewald - The Isenheim Altarpiece

This video describes theCrucifixion Panel of the Isenheim altarpiece by Matthias Grünewald which was created between 1510 and 1516.
Matthias Grünewald, a German Gothic painter, lived during the time of the High Renaissance but chose to ignore the artistic revolution happening in Italy. A contemporary of Raphael, Michelangelo, Da Vinci and Durer, all Renaissance masters, Grünewald instead followed his own path and his works are the last great flowering of Gothic Art.
Sister Wendy had this to say about the painting. “In this noble veracity, Gothic art reached an electrifying greatness.”
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Contents of this Video______________________
00:00 - Start
00:10 - Introduction
00:32 - Grunewald and Gothic Art
01:52 - Plague Crosses
2:48 - Poly-Triptych
04:42 - Saint Anthony’s Fire
06:09 - The Sarg
06:47 - The Saints
07:22 - The Symbolism of the Center Panel
07:57 - The Isenheim Altarpiece crucifixion is a highly symbolic work
08:36 - The Body of Christ in the Isenheim Altarpiece Crucifixion
10:16 - John the Baptist
11:14 - The Lamb of God
12:01 - The Mourners
13:46 - Closing Thoughts
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[@yvetteworrall8909]

I have lived with these works since 2005. I met a man who took people on regular tours to witness these and wrote a book on his years of meditation on them. In 2022, the ominous effects, the physical and spiritual suffering erupting from the intrusion of unnatural matter into millions of arms, is devastatingly reminiscent of the situation in that hospital. Meditation on these extraordinary works of art may well be called for again.

[@stevedole2544]

Kelly, thank you so much for this wonderful video! It brings back such vivid memories of our visit to Unterlinden Museum in Colmar. You returned me to that 'state of lasting hallucination' which we felt as we left the museum.

[@KellyBagdanov]

So glad! Thanks for your comment and kind words - I don't know how I missed it and am sorry for the late reply. I wish I had what sounds like a fantastic visit and memory, I am working on making my way to more museums. Life has kept me local so I will keep visiting the Southern California options, the Getty, Norton Simon, etc.

[@katiegoldberg4362]

Thank you! I learned a lot from your video!!

[@KellyBagdanov]

Thanks for commenting, and I'm so glad!

[@Irene_Lauretti]

Thank you! This altar to me is one of the most precious pieces of art showing the story of creation, of MAN trough Christ's conception, life, crucifixion and resurrection. I find it fascinating also that it was created shortly after Michelangelos fresco in the Sistine chapel in Rome ... both stunning and outstanding pieces of art showing the story of creation - in symbols ... received through god by two outstanding artists. Fivehundred years later now man is about to grasp this revelation in consciousness ... back then it was in images to be felt - it was the threshold to modern times, when man began to grow in intellect.. now it is about expanding our consciousness and living this wisdom! Thank you and regards, Irene

[@KellyBagdanov]

Thanks so much for responding! I love this altar.

[@MarkusAtHome]

Thanks for your great video - we plan to visit the museum Wednesday. Happy to hear your explanations!

[@KellyBagdanov]

Glad it was helpful!

[@MarkusAtHome]

@@KellyBagdanov We deeply enjoyed the Alterpiece - particularly after your explanations!

[@KellyBagdanov]

@@MarkusAtHome I've never seen it in person, but it's on my list. Thanks again.

[@MarkusAtHome]

@@KellyBagdanov You might be aware of it: there is even an opera (and in parallel a symphony) by Paul Hindemith about Grunewald's masterpiece (Mathis der Maler)

[@KellyBagdanov]

@@MarkusAtHome I was not, heading off now to check it out. Thanks for sharing.

[@dougfloyd]

Excellent video

[@KellyBagdanov]

Thank you so much.

[@museeunterlinden-colmar]

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