Artwork

St Barbara Altarpiece [right wing]

St Barbara Altarpiece [right wing], by Unknown, paint, 1530
St Barbara Altarpiece [right wing], by Unknown, paint, 1530

St Barbara Altarpiece [right wing] is a paint painting by the Mannerist artist Unknown. It dates from 1530 and is held in the collection of the Gemäldegalerie Berlin. The St Barbara Altarpiece's right wing is part of a triptych painting, comprising three hinged panels.

About this work

Overview

The St Barbara Altarpiece's right wing is part of a triptych painting, comprising three hinged panels. The work is executed in paint and features multiple scenes.

Technique & Style

The painting's palette is characterized by muted shades of brown, green, and red. Visible brushstrokes contribute to a textured appearance. The style and technique are consistent with the Northern Renaissance, a 15th- and 16th-century European art movement.

Subject & Meaning

The panels depict various scenes, including figures gathered around a table, a couple in a landscape, and people in a city street. The figures wear Renaissance-era clothing, suggesting a historical or narrative context.

Artist & collection

Artist

Unknown

entity whose identity is not known

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