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Personification of the Jewish Religion (Synagoga)

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 Jewish Religion (Synagoga) 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

The painting depicts a woman dressed in a long, green robe with intricate gold embroidery. She wears a white head covering and holds a long pole in her right hand, with a spear-like object at the top. In her left hand, she grasps a book. The woman stands on a checkered floor in front of a wall adorned with two windows, each featuring a diamond-shaped pattern. The woman's attire and the objects she holds suggest a sense of solemnity and reverence. The use of gold embroidery on her robe adds a touch of luxury and importance to the scene. This painting is held at the Groeningemuseum.

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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