Curatorial Narrative As the earliest known work by Anthony van Dyck, “The Entry of Christ into Jerusalem” (1617) marks a pivotal moment in the artist’s development, bridging the gap between his apprenticeship with Hendrick van Balen and his later mastery of Flemish Baroque. Here, Van Dyck’s innovative technique is already evident, as he employs impasto brushwork to imbue the scene with a sense of tactile energy. The rich reds, deep blues, earthy browns, and muted greens that comprise the palette evoke the opulent atmosphere of Renaissance Revival interiors, while the botanical subject matter nods to the era’s fascination with naturalism.When scaled up to 66×44 inches, the painting’s chromatic structure assumes a profound spatial rhythm, as if the colors themselves have become architectural elements. The muted greens and earthy browns evoke the texture of stone or worn leather, while the deep blues and rich reds recall the luminosity