Horseman of a Calvary, Attributed to Jan Borman II - the Great

Brussels First quarter of the 16th Century

Horseman of a Calvary in a Passion Altarpiece, probably Longinus

Oak Carved in high relief Traces of gesso With old restorations and on later base
H. 58 cm. W. 40 cm. D. 14.5 (incl. base)

PROVENANCE
Private collection Baden-Württemberg

REFERENCE LITERATURE
Debaene, M. (2019). Borman. a Family of Northern Renaissance Sculptors. A Family of Northern Renaissance Sculptors. Turnhout

CATALOGUE NOTE
We are grateful to Micheal Rief, Suermondt-Ludwig-Museum, Aachen and Drs. Marieke van Vlierden for their help in cataloguing this sculpture. Jan Borman II became a highly regarded artist. In 1511 he was commissioned to make wooden models and other sculptures for the tombs of the Duke and Duchess of Brabant. In the same year, he is described in royal accounts as 'the best sculptor', of which his title 'the Great' is derived. He received further prestigious commissions and official accounts imply that he may have been at some stage employed by the city of Brussels.