Artwork
Episcopal ordination of Saint Eligius
Episcopal ordination of Saint Eligius is an oil painting by the Early Baroque Italian artist Ambrosius Francken I. It dates from 1594 and is held in the collection of the Royal Museum of Fine Arts Antwerp.
About this work
Overview
The Episcopal ordination of Saint Eligius is a 1594 oil-on-panel painting by Ambrosius Francken I, a Flemish artist known for his late Mannerist style.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts the ordination of Saint Eligius, showing the saint kneeling as five other figures place a golden crown on his head, surrounded by ritualistic objects and attire.
Technique & Style
Francken's use of chiaroscuro creates a three-dimensional effect, with light highlighting the faces and crown against a dark background, characteristic of the emerging Baroque influence in Flemish art.
History & Provenance
The painting is part of the Royal Museum of Fine Arts Antwerp's collection, reflecting the artistic trends of the late 16th and early 17th centuries.
Artist & collection
Artist
Ambrosius Francken I (1544/45–October 1618) was a Flemish painter known for his religious works and historical allegories painted in a late Mannerist style.
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