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Interior of right wing, St. Ursula altarpiece

Master of the Bruges Legend of St. Ursula

1492

oil

panel

From the collection of Groeningemuseum

Northern Renaissance Renaissance Religious

Dominant colour

Interior of right wing, St. Ursula altarpiece is a 1492 oil by Master of the Bruges Legend of St. Ursula, a Northern Renaissance work, held at Groeningemuseum.

Who painted this?: Master of the Bruges Legend of St. Ursula
When & what style?: 1492 · Northern Renaissance
Where can I see it?: Groeningemuseum

About this work

This painting is divided into four panels, each depicting a different scene. The top two panels show a group of people in robes, with one panel featuring a woman in a white dress and a man in a red robe. The bottom two panels depict a chaotic scene with people fighting and a group of people gathered around a table. The painting is done in oil paint and features a mix of colors, including red, blue, and green. The scenes are set against a backdrop of buildings and landscapes. To learn more about the artist's use of chiaroscuro, explore the work of Master of the Bruges Legend of St. Ursula.

About the artist

Artist

Master of the Bruges Legend of St. Ursula

The Master of the Legend of St. Ursula (1436–1505) was a Flemish painter active in the fifteenth century. His name is derived from a polyptych depicting scenes from the life of Saint Ursula painted for the convent of…

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