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St Cecilia and her Fiancé, by Cornelis Engebrechtsz., unspecified, 1519

St Cecilia and her Fiancé

Cornelis Engebrechtsz.

1519

unspecified

From the collection of Museum of Fine Arts, Budapest

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Overview

St Cecilia and her Fiancé is a 1519 unspecified by Cornelis Engebrechtsz., a Northern Renaissance work, held at Museum of Fine Arts, Budapest.

Who painted this?
Cornelis Engebrechtsz.
When & what style?
1519 · Northern Renaissance
Where can I see it?
Museum of Fine Arts, Budapest

About this work

This painting depicts a woman and a man standing together, with the woman holding a bird and the man grasping a sword. The woman wears a yellow headscarf and a brown dress, while the man sports a brown hat and a white shirt. The woman's calm demeanor contrasts with the man's more serious expression. The background of the painting is a serene blue sky with white clouds. To learn more about the artist behind this work, explore the art of Cornelis Engebrechtsz.

About the artist

Portrait of Cornelis Engebrechtsz.
Artist

Cornelis Engebrechtsz.

Cornelis Engebrechtsz., also known as Cornelis Engelbrechtsz. (c.1462–1527) was an early Dutch painter. He was born and died in Leiden, and is considered the first important painter from that city. Engebrechtsz. taught…

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