Who painted St. Elizabeth Flood?

St. Elizabeth Flood was painted by Master of the St Elizabeth Panels in 1490-01-01.

Where can I see St. Elizabeth Flood?

St. Elizabeth Flood is held by Rijksmuseum.

What movement is St. Elizabeth Flood?

St. Elizabeth Flood is associated with Northern Renaissance.

Can I buy a print of St. Elizabeth Flood?

Museum-quality prints of St. Elizabeth Flood are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.

Artwork

St. Elizabeth Flood

Master of the St Elizabeth Panels , 1496

St. Elizabeth Flood is an oil painting by the Northern Renaissance artist Master of the St Elizabeth Panels. It dates from 1496 and is held in the collection of the Rijksmuseum. St.

About this work

Technique & Style

Its surface retains the characteristic handling of early Netherlandish oil technique, preserving fine detail and luminous coloration typical of the period.

The painting St. Elizabeth Flood was executed in oil paint on wooden panel by the Master of the St Elizabeth Panels around 1490. The work measures 125.4 cm in height and 108.6 cm in width, and is classified as a history painting with landscape elements. Its surface retains the characteristic handling of early Netherlandish oil technique, preserving fine detail and luminous coloration typical of the period.

History & Provenance

St. Elizabeth Flood was created in 1490 by the Master of the St. Elizabeth Panels, executed in oil paint on panel. The painting entered the Jacques Goudstikker collection before being transferred to the Rijksmuseum, where it is currently held. The work is catalogued under the inventory designation SK-A-3147-A.

Sources confirm the inception date of 1490 and the unbroken chain of ownership from the Goudstikker collection to its present location at the Rijksmuseum. No commission details or earlier provenance preceding the Goudstikker collection are documented in the available sources.

Overview

St. Elizabeth Flood is a 1496 oil painting on panel by the Master of the St Elizabeth Panels, now in the Rijksmuseum. It depicts a serene, bustling landscape scene.

Subject & Meaning

The painting shows everyday life along a river, with figures engaged in various activities: a man pushing a cart, another carrying a sack, grazing livestock, and a docked boat. The scene conveys a sense of tranquil daily activity.

Context

Part of a set known as the St Elizabeth Panels, this painting likely formed part of a larger religious or narrative work, though its standalone scene focuses on quotidian life.