The Circumcision of Christ (left wing), The Birth of Christ (centre panel), The Adoration of the Magi (right wing), The Mass of Saint Gregory (closed, left wing), The Transfiguration (closed, right wing), ca. 1475 - ca. 1480

The Master of the Wenemaer Triptych refers to a follower of Hugo van der Goes who was active in Ghent around 1480. The Wenemaer Triptych is named after the old Wenemaer almshouse or hospital on the Veerleplein in Ghent, where this triptych was once preserved. The almshouse was founded in 1323 by Willem Wenemaer, one of the most influential burghers of Ghent at the time, and his wife, Margriet de Brune. It cared for and sheltered poor and sickly elderly citizens. The triptych depicts several scenes from Jesus’ childhood. The central panel features The Adoration of the Shepherds, the left panel The Presentation in the Temple and the right panel The Adoration of the Magi. The bright, decorative colour palette in combination with gold is reminiscent of the works of the Ghent miniature painters of the late 15th century. Note the graceful poses and unnaturally elongated figures.