The Deposition — Gerard David

The Deposition


Gerard David (1450 - 1523)

Discover Gerard David (c. 1460-1523), a Flemish Renaissance master renowned for vibrant colors, detailed religious scenes, and innovative landscapes. Explore his influence on Early Netherlandish painting.

Albright was interviewed by Vermont Public Radio in 1978. He says that to make That Which I Should Have Done I Did Not Do, which is 8 feet tall and three feet wide, he cut a hole in the floor of his studio and rested it four feet below the floor, raising and lowering it as he painted. He says he painted about he painted about ½ square inch a day, and never changed anything as he went.