Artwork
Panel of a Brotherhood
Panel of a Brotherhood is an oil painting by the Mannerist artist Unknown. It dates from 1554 and is held in the collection of the Groeningemuseum.
About this work
Overview
This small oil painting on a wooden panel depicts two religious scenes within an ornate gold frame, likely created for a guild or group in the 1500s.
Subject & Meaning
The upper scene shows a robed figure holding a round object at a table, while the lower scene features a woman in red and blue holding a child. Latin inscriptions, including 'God in His Sacrament' and 'Brotherhood of Blackheads,' suggest a connection to a specific brotherhood or guild.
Technique & Style
The panel features columns and crests with lions and stars in the background, rendered in oil paint. The use of a gold frame and ornate details indicates a high level of craftsmanship.
Context
The artwork is an example of 16th-century European religious art, a style represented in collections like that of the Groeningemuseum.
Artist & collection
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