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Personification of the Church (Ecclesia)

Master of the Bruges Legend of St. Ursula

1492

oil

panel

From the collection of Groeningemuseum

Northern Renaissance Renaissance Religious

Dominant colour

Personification of the Church (Ecclesia) 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

In the painting, a woman stands in a doorway, holding a chalice in her right hand and a staff in her left. She wears a long, ornate robe with a red and gold patterned border, and a crown on her head. The doorway is decorated with intricate stone carvings and has a pointed archway. The woman's face is serene, and her eyes are cast downward, as if in contemplation. The background of the painting is dark, which helps to highlight the woman's figure and the details of her clothing. The painting is a beautiful example of the artist's skill in capturing the subtleties of light and shadow. Next, look at the work of the artist 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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