God the Father

1507

Meet the ultimate celestial CEO, depicted here by Goswin van der Weyden in 1507. God the Father sits regally on a stone throne perched above fluffy clouds, dressed in luxurious red robes and a jeweled papal tiara that screams divine authority. He holds a glass orb topped with a cross and a blooming lily—symbolizing purity—while raising two fingers in a classic blessing gesture. Peeking from behind the green curtains are curious little angels, adding a touch of whimsy to this majestic Northern Renaissance masterpiece.

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