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Anne of France, Lady of Beaujeu, Duchess of Bourbon, presented by St. John the Evangelist, right hand wing of a triptych

In the quiet, hallowed corridors of the Moulins Cathedral, there exists a window into a vanished era of French majesty. The painting Anne of France, Lady of Beaujeu, Duchess of Bourbon, presented by St. John the Evangelist serves as more than just a religious icon; it is a profound encounter with the dignity of the late fifteenth century. Created in 1492 by the enigmatic master Jean Hey, this right-hand wing…

The Moulins Triptych (detail)

The Moulins Triptych (detail) is a work by Jean Hey. In the quiet corridors of art history, this painter is often whispered of as the Master of Moulins. He was an Early Netherlandish painter whose brush moved through the twilight of the fifteenth century. His life was a series of shifting shadows, active around 1475, perhaps finding his final rest in Paris.

Fragment from Christ Carrying the Cross: Saint John the Evangelist

A young man turns his face upward, his eyes fixed on a point beyond the frame. This is Saint John the Evangelist, caught in a moment of profound spiritual weight. His hands press against his chest, a gesture of sudden, heavy devotion. The light falls from the upper left, tracing the curve of his brow and the soft texture of his skin. He wears a tunic of deep, saturated red,…

Fragment from Christ Carrying the Cross: Mourning Virgin

This Renaissance-style portrait, dated 1502, presents a poignant and somber depiction of a mourning woman, identified as the Virgin Mary. The composition is an intimate close-up, focusing intently on the subject's head and her clasped hands. She is draped in a dark teal or forest green cloak that frames her face, contrasted against a white wimple and pale skin. Muted purple tones are visible in the clothing beneath her hands.

Christ with Crown of Thorns (Ecce Homo)

In this intimate portrait from 1494, we are brought into an immediate, almost uncomfortable proximity with the figure of Christ. The composition focuses on the upper torso and head, pulling the viewer into a direct encounter with the 'Ecce Homo' scene. There is a profound stillness here, a sense of quietude that accompanies the physical trauma of the crown of thorns. The lighting is deliberate, employing a chiaroscuro effect that…

Meeting at the Golden Gate

Meeting at the Golden Gate is an oil painting created by the artist Jean Hey. Dating to 1488, this work belongs to the Early Netherlandish Painting style. The composition focuses on a specific biblical scene involving the figures of Joachim and Anne. They are depicted meeting at the Golden Gate of Jerusalem.

Peter II Duke of Bourbon presented by St. Peter, left hand wing of a triptych

To stand before this panel is to step directly into the richly textured tapestry of late fifteenth-century Burgundian piety. Jean Hey’s depiction, Peter II Duke of Bourbon presented by St. Peter, is far more than a mere portrait; it is a carefully constructed theological statement rendered with breathtaking finesse. The composition immediately draws the eye to the solemn interaction between the two central figures—the standing figure, embodying the divine presence…

Portrait of Charles II of Bourbon

Peter II de Beaujeu of Bourbon with St. Peter - left wing of the Bourbon Altarpiece

St. Anne presenting Anne of France and her daughter, Suzanne of Bourbon - right wing of The Bourbon Altarpiece