The Life of Saint Margaret of Antioch
1544
oil
panel
From the collection of Royal Museum of Fine Arts Antwerp
1544
oil
panel
From the collection of Royal Museum of Fine Arts Antwerp
The Life of Saint Margaret of Antioch is a 1544 oil by Unknown, held at Royal Museum of Fine Arts Antwerp.
This painting is a diptych, divided into two sections. The left side shows a woman in a blue dress and a man in a green tunic, both holding objects. The right side depicts a woman in a white dress, surrounded by people in various poses. The background of both sections features buildings and trees. In the foreground, a woman is shown being tortured, while in the background, a crowd watches. The painting's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and contrast between light and dark areas. To learn more about the artist's use of chiaroscuro, explore the technique of chiaroscuro.
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