Artwork
Winged Ox of Saint Luke from Sant Esteve d'Andorra
Winged Ox of Saint Luke from Sant Esteve d'Andorra is a fresco painting by the Byzantine icon painting artist Master of Sant Esteve d'Andorra. It dates from 1205 and is held in the collection of the Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya.
About this work
Overview
The Winged Ox of Saint Luke from Sant Esteve d'Andorra is a 13th-century painting on canvas, attributed to the Master of Sant Esteve d'Andorra. It is now held at the Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts the winged ox associated with Saint Luke, shown standing on its hind legs with a halo around its head. The ox is rendered in a stylized manner, symbolizing the saint.
Technique & Style
The ox is shown in a dynamic pose with simplified wings and a bright yellow halo. The muted red background contrasts with the white ox, creating a striking visual effect. The overall style is characteristic of the Master of Sant Esteve d'Andorra's work.
Artist & collection
Artist
Master of Sant Esteve d'Andorra
This anonymous painter worked in the early 13th century around Andorra’s Romanesque churches, leaving behind altar imagery that still clings to gold leaf and stiff folds.
Altar frontal
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