Artwork
Saints Apollonia, Lucy and Barbara and another Holy Martyr
Saints Apollonia, Lucy and Barbara and another Holy Martyr is an unspecified painting by the Mannerist artist Andrés de Melgar. It dates from 1530 and is held in the collection of the Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya.
About this work
Overview
This painting, created by Andrés de Melgar in 1530, is a representation of four female saints. It is housed at the Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya.
Subject & Meaning
The artwork depicts four women, likely saints, standing in two groups within a golden border. Three are identified as Saint Apollonia, Saint Barbara, and Saint Lucy. They are shown with halos and dressed in elaborate robes, signifying their importance.
Technique & Style
The painting features the saints with detailed clothing and serious expressions. Two figures hold palm fronds, a symbol of martyrdom, while one holds a small black object, possibly an attribute specific to one of the saints. The background is rendered as a cityscape with buildings and a sky.
Artist & collection
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