Who painted Genevieve?

Genevieve was painted by Hugo Van der Goes.

Where can I see Genevieve?

Genevieve is held by Kunsthistorisches Museum.

What movement is Genevieve?

Genevieve is associated with Northern Renaissance.

Artwork

Genevieve

Hugo Van der Goes

Genevieve is an unspecified painting by the Northern Renaissance artist Hugo Van der Goes. It is held in the collection of the Kunsthistorisches Museum.

About this work

Overview

Genevieve is a 1488 painting by Hugo van der Goes, a prominent Flemish artist of the Northern Renaissance. The work is part of the Kunsthistorisches Museum's collection.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts Saint Genevieve, identified by the Latin inscription 'Sancta Oenovefa' at the bottom. She is shown as a serene figure with a book and a branch with berries, symbolizing her religious significance.

Technique & Style

Van der Goes's style is characterized by a monumental approach and distinctive color use. In Genevieve, he employs a simple, subdued palette and a shallow niche with a soft gray background to create a calm atmosphere.

Artist & collection

Artist

Hugo Van der Goes

Hugo van der Goes (c. 1430/1440 – 1482) was a Flemish painter who was one of the most significant and original Early Netherlandish painters of the late 15th century. Van der Goes was an important painter of altarpieces…