Holy trinity, Carved Altarpieces Southern Germany

Bode Museum

It depicts a complex theological scene known in art history as the Throne of Mercy or Throne of Grace (Gnadenstuhl in German), which is a representation of the Holy Trinity.

The painting's main focus is on God the Father, who is seated on a throne and holds the cross with his crucified son, Jesus Christ. A dove, symbolizing the Holy Spirit, is positioned above God the Father's head.

All three figures—God the Father, Jesus Christ, and the dove representing the Holy Spirit—are depicted with halos. Together, these three figures represent the Holy Trinity.

The scene depicts God the Father presenting his sacrificed son, a powerful visual summary of Christian theology.

Two angels with large, feathered wings flank the central throne, adding to the solemnity and divine nature of the scene.

Carved Altarpieces Southern Germany

English Translation:

Westphalian

after 1420

The Holy Trinity as a mercy seat

The Holy Trinity as Throne of Mercy

fir wood

Acquired 1910 Picture Gallery | Cat 1217 A

Original Text:

Westfälisch

nach 1420

Die Hl. Dreieinigkeit als Gnadenstuhl

The Holy Trinity as Throne of Mercy

Tannenholz

Erworben 1910 Gemäldegalerie | Kat. 1217 A

This is located in Bode Museum.

Supplementary images:

Detail of Carved Altarpieces Southern Germany, Holy trinity as a mercy seat, located in Bode Museum

Taken on Tuesday 06th of August 2019

Device: Google

Model: Pixel 3 XL

Genre: 1420

Source: Berlin, Germany

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