“The Miracle of the Gallows” attributed to Thierri Bouts, Laing Art Gallery, Newcastle-upon-Tyne

According to Christian legend, a young pilgrim was wrongly accused of theft and was hanged. His parents prayed to St James, patron saint of pilgrims, and the young man was brought back to life. He is shown supported on the saint’s hand to represent the miracle. St James is shown with his symbols of a staff, purse, and shell. The young man’s parents kneel at either side, and the landscape background suggests the pilgrim’s long journey. Laindscape painting as a category of art gradually developed from background scenes in paintings such as this. Thierri Bouts was a Flemish artist.

Object description
Type: Easel painting
Location: Laing Art Gallery, Newcastle-upon-Tyne
Material: Oil on canvas
Artist: Thierri Bouts (attributed to) (1400 (?)-1475 (?))
Date: 1751-57

Image details
Date: 14 June 2019
Camera body: iPhone 7 Plus
Lens: Wide Camera 28mm ƒ/1.8
Focal Length: 28mm
Aperture: ƒ/1.8
Shutter Speed: 1/14s
ISO: 100
Licensing: Image of a North East Museums asset. This image cannot be licensed.