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Sermon of St. Ambrose Outside: Two standing holy bishops
Sermon of St. Ambrose Outside: Two standing holy bishops is a wood painting by the Northern Renaissance artist Bernard Van Orley. It dates from 1517 and is held in the collection of the Bavarian State Painting Collections. Sermon of St.
About this work
Overview
Sermon of St. Ambrose Outside: Two standing holy bishops is a wood painting created in 1517 by Bernard van Orley, a prominent Flemish artist of the Northern Renaissance. The work captures a solemn outdoor scene featuring two holy bishops, characteristic of the era's religious thematic focus.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts Saint Ambrose, a revered early Christian bishop, alongside another holy bishop. The central figure, likely St. Ambrose, delivers a sermon while holding a sword, symbolizing spiritual authority. The scene includes a kneeling woman and other onlookers, emphasizing the sermon's impact.
Technique & Style
Executed in a realistic Northern Renaissance style, the painting showcases meticulous attention to detail in clothing and architecture. Van Orley employed chiaroscuro to achieve depth and dimensionality, with a muted color palette dominated by browns and greens, conveying solemnity and reverence.
History & Provenance
Created in 1517, the painting is part of the Alte Pinakothek's collection. Van Orley, active in Brussels, also worked on tapestries and stained glass, reflecting his versatility as an artist during this period.
Artist & collection
Artist
Bernard van Orley (between 1487 and 1491 – 6 January 1541), also called Barend or Barent van Orley, Bernaert van Orley or Barend van Brussel, was a versatile Flemish artist and representative of Dutch and Flemish…
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