Open full image Pin

St. Anthony and St. Paul

Jan Wellens de Cock

1513

tempera

panel

From the collection of National Museum in Warsaw

Dominant colour

St. Anthony and St. Paul is a 1513 tempera by Jan Wellens de Cock, held at National Museum in Warsaw.

Who painted this?: Jan Wellens de Cock
When & what style?: 1513
Where can I see it?: National Museum in Warsaw

About this work

This painting depicts two men sitting on a stone bench in a wooded landscape. The man on the left wears a white hooded cloak and dark pants, while the man on the right is dressed in a yellow robe. A large tree stands to the right of the bench, and various plants and animals are scattered throughout the scene. In the background, a blue sky and distant mountains are visible. The painting's use of earth tones and muted colors creates a sense of serenity and calmness. The artist's attention to detail in the foliage and textures adds depth and realism to the scene. If you're interested in learning more about the artist behind this piece, you might want to look up Jan Wellens de Cock.

About the artist

Artist

Jan Wellens de Cock

Jan Wellens de Cock or Jan de Cock (c. 1460/1480 – in or before 1521) was a Flemish painter, woodblock artist and draftsman of the Northern Renaissance active in Antwerp. Recent discoveries and a re-evaluation of the…

See the richer artist page