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The Meeting of the Three Kings, with David and Isaiah (recto); The Assumption of the Virgin (verso)

Master of the Saint Bartholomew Altarpiece

1490

unspecified

From the collection of J. Paul Getty Museum

Northern Renaissance Renaissance Religious

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The Meeting of the Three Kings, with David and Isaiah (recto); The Assumption of the Virgin (verso) is a 1490 unspecified by Master of the Saint Bartholomew Altarpiece, a Northern Renaissance work, held at J. Paul Getty Museum.

Who painted this?: Master of the Saint Bartholomew Altarpiece
When & what style?: 1490 · Northern Renaissance
Where can I see it?: J. Paul Getty Museum

About this work

The painting is called The Meeting of the Three Kings, with David and Isaiah, made by the Master of the Saint Bartholomew Altarpiece. It was created around 1480. The artist likely drew inspiration from biblical stories, which is interesting because it shows how art was often used to depict important religious scenes. You can learn more about the artist's style and other works at the J. Paul Getty Museum.

About the artist

Artist

Master of the Saint Bartholomew Altarpiece

The Master of the Saint Bartholomew Altarpiece (sometimes called the Master of the Saint Bartholomew Altar) was an Early Netherlandish painter active in Germany, mostly Cologne, between 1475/1480 and 1510.

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