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Donatrix with Saint Barbara, by Aelbrecht Bouts, unspecified, 1498

Donatrix with Saint Barbara

Aelbrecht Bouts

1498

unspecified

From the collection of Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium

Dominant colour

Overview

Donatrix with Saint Barbara is a 1498 unspecified by Aelbrecht Bouts, a Northern Renaissance work, depicting Saint Anne, held at Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium.

Who painted this?
Aelbrecht Bouts
When & what style?
1498 · Northern Renaissance
Where can I see it?
Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium

About this work

This painting depicts a woman in a white headscarf and black robe, with her hands clasped together in prayer. Behind her stands a saint, dressed in red robes and a gold crown, holding a palm branch. The scene is set against a backdrop of trees and a distant tower. The artist's use of color and composition creates a sense of depth and harmony in the painting. The contrast between the woman's somber attire and the saint's vibrant robes adds visual interest to the scene. For more on the artist's work, explore the paintings of Aelbrecht Bouts.

About the artist

Portrait of Aelbrecht Bouts
Artist

Aelbrecht Bouts

Aelbrecht Bouts (c.1452 - March 1549) was a Flemish painter of the Early Netherlandish era.

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