437: J MEGANCK OIL CANVAS JESUS MANY FIGURES 11 X 8 FT Start Price USD 15,000.00 Current Price USD 18,000.00 Time Left - Bid Count 5 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Saturday, May 17, 2008 End Time Saturday, May 17, 2008 Location Millbury MA See more about '437: J MEGANCK OIL CANVAS JESUS MANY FIGURES 11 X 8 FT' Description click for larger image437: J MEGANCK OIL CANVAS JESUS MANY FIGURES 11 X 8 FTAwe inspiring oil on canvas entitled “Let the children come to me” by world renowned artist Jozef Meganck in 1860. This painting is featured on page 134 in the book, “Jozef Meganck and his works”, written in 1907. This work was created to emphasize the glory of the citizens of Aalst,Belgium and was exhibited in the capital of Brussels in 1860. It glorified the altar of the church of the black sisters of Assche, Belgium (near Brussels) and in 1895, when a new alter was installed; it was moved into the rectory. This extraordinary painting became especially famous for its color use, the beautiful expressions on the faces of the protagonists, and how Meganck idealized his characters. The scene includes 27 figures, Jesus, the center foci, is surrounded by six children and a mother carrying her child, with the disciples Peter and John bringing the poor and sick, and many other followers gather to the left. The background consists of palm trees, a mountain, and city in the valley. Truly a tremendous find! Dimensions: 132"H x 100"W Canvas- 128"H x 94" Age:C.1860 Material: Oil on CanvasAuction House Bob Courtney Auctions12 Providence StreetMillbury, MA United States 01527508-865-1009Terms & ConditionsCONDITIONS OF SALES1. Bidders are required to register prior to the sale at the auction or online through eBay.com or liveauctioneers.com and must use the number issued to them when they are the successful bidder .2. 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