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Triptych by Nicolaas Wijnberg with landscape of North Holland as background.
With the side pockets closed, the grisaille (black, gray) painting becomes visible. The painting then measures 50cm by 60cm. So two paintings in this triptych.
From the Middle Ages, the closed, grisaille painting was shown in the church during the week. On Sunday during the services, the colorful open triptych was shown. Wijnberg adopted this way of exhibiting as a 'technique', not for religious reasons.
Wijnberg was a gifted painter with a clear use of colour. In a very recognizable figurative style he made portraits, still lifes and landscapes. Both his drawing and painting style were of a high level.
In addition, he designed sets for the stage for many years.