Dr. Christopher D.M. Atkins

About Dr. Christopher D.M. Atkins

Christopher D.M. Atkins is the Van Otterloo-Weatherbie Director, Center for Netherlandish Art, Museum of Fine Arts, Boston

Perspective is the star of this painting. Saenredam expertly widens the viewpoint to create an interior panorama.

Saenredam, Interior of Saint Bavo, Haarlem

by Dr. Christopher D.M. Atkins and Dr. Steven Zucker

Mary cries and falls into John’s arms. Rogier’s precise observations accentuate the emotional impact of this scene.

Rogier van der Weyden, The Crucifixion, with ...

by Dr. Christopher D.M. Atkins and Dr. Beth Harris

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