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The donor, possibly Aelbrecht Adriaensz. van Adrichem with St. Peter (left); the donor, possibly Elisabeth van Dorp with St. Paul (right)

Jan Mostaert

1512

oil

panel

From the collection of Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium

Northern Renaissance Renaissance Religious

Dominant colour

The donor, possibly Aelbrecht Adriaensz. van Adrichem with St. Peter (left); the donor, possibly Elisabeth van Dorp with St. Paul (right) is a 1512 oil by Jan Mostaert, a Northern Renaissance work, held at Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium.

Who painted this?: Jan Mostaert
When & what style?: 1512 · Northern Renaissance
Where can I see it?: Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium

About this work

This painting is a diptych, consisting of two panels. The left panel depicts a man kneeling in prayer, dressed in black, with a brown cloak draped over his shoulders. He is accompanied by a saint, likely St. Peter, who wears a red robe and holds a key. The right panel shows a woman, possibly Elisabeth van Dorp, seated and reading a book, while a saint, probably St. Paul, stands beside her, wearing a green robe and holding a sword. Both panels feature a landscape background with rolling hills, trees, and buildings. The artist has used oil paint to create this work, which is characteristic of the style of the time. The use of color and composition is notable, with the figures and landscapes rendered in detail. If you're interested in learning more about the artist behind this piece, you might want to explore the works of Jan Mostaert.

About the artist

Artist

Jan Mostaert

Jan Mostaert (c. 1475 – 1552/1553) was a Dutch Renaissance painter who is known mainly for his religious subjects and portraits. One of his most famous creations was the Landscape with an Episode from the Conquest of…

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