KELDERMANS, Jan I
(c. 1345-1425)

Abraham's Sacrifice

1377-85
Stone
Magistrate's Hall, Mechelen

Jan I Keldermans (Jan van Mansdale), the patriarch of the well-known family of architects, sculpted nine consoles between 1377 and 1385, depicting scenes from the Old Testament, about the nine so-called heroes. The completed work served as an example for the residing judges of the tribunal.




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