Master of the Lippborg Passion
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The Master of the Lippborg Passion was a Westphalia
n artist active in the late Gothic
style between the years 1470 and 1480. His name is taken from an altarpiece depicting the Passion
that once stood in the church of Lippborg, and is now kept in the Westphalian State Museum of Art and Cultural History
in Münster
. It is believed that the artist was familiar with the work of Johann von Soest
, and shows as well the influence of the Master of the Schöppingen Altarpiece
. Another major work by the same hand is the altar of the hohnekirche in Soest
, dated to around 1480. A triptych
in the church of Sünninghausen and a painting in the church at Lünen
are also believed to be by him.
Westphalia
Westphalia is a region in Germany, centred on the cities of Arnsberg, Bielefeld, Dortmund, Minden and Münster.Westphalia is roughly the region between the rivers Rhine and Weser, located north and south of the Ruhr River. No exact definition of borders can be given, because the name "Westphalia"...
n artist active in the late Gothic
Gothic art
Gothic art was a Medieval art movement that developed in France out of Romanesque art in the mid-12th century, led by the concurrent development of Gothic architecture. It spread to all of Western Europe, but took over art more completely north of the Alps, never quite effacing more classical...
style between the years 1470 and 1480. His name is taken from an altarpiece depicting the Passion
Passion (Christianity)
The Passion is the Christian theological term used for the events and suffering – physical, spiritual, and mental – of Jesus in the hours before and including his trial and execution by crucifixion...
that once stood in the church of Lippborg, and is now kept in the Westphalian State Museum of Art and Cultural History
Westphalian State Museum of Art and Cultural History
The Westphalian State Museum of Art and Cultural History is an arts and cultural museum in Münster, Germany-External links:*...
in Münster
Münster
Münster is an independent city in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. It is located in the northern part of the state and is considered to be the cultural centre of the Westphalia region. It is also capital of the local government region Münsterland...
. It is believed that the artist was familiar with the work of Johann von Soest
Johann von Soest (painter)
Johann von Soest was a German painter active in Westphalia during the fifteenth century. He is sometimes associated with the Master of the Lippborg Passion....
, and shows as well the influence of the Master of the Schöppingen Altarpiece
Master of the Schöppingen Altarpiece
The Master of the Schöppingen Altarpiece was a German artist active in the area around Münster between 1445 and 1470. It appears likely that he studied in the Netherlands, and was influenced by the work of Robert Campin and Rogier van der Weyden. His name is derived from an altarpiece, dated to...
. Another major work by the same hand is the altar of the hohnekirche in Soest
Soest, Germany
Soest is a town in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. It is the capital of the Soest district. After Lippstadt, a neighbouring town, Soest is the second biggest town in its district.-Geography:...
, dated to around 1480. A triptych
Triptych
A triptych , from tri-= "three" + ptysso= "to fold") is a work of art which is divided into three sections, or three carved panels which are hinged together and can be folded shut or displayed open. It is therefore a type of polyptych, the term for all multi-panel works...
in the church of Sünninghausen and a painting in the church at Lünen
Lünen
Lünen or Luenen is a town in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. It is located north of Dortmund along the Lippe River. It is the largest town of the Unna district, and part of the green Münster area....
are also believed to be by him.