Why it matters
In the interior of a Gothic church, all seven sacraments take place at once, from baptism to the last rites, while the crucifixion dominates the centre.
Did you know?
- It was painted by Rogier van der Weyden and his workshop between 1445 and 1450.
- The central panel may be the only part by his own hand.
- It may have been commissioned by Bishop Jean Chevrot.
Based on the Wikipedia article Seven Sacraments Altarpiece (CC BY-SA 4.0).
