Who painted Portrait of Margareta Mettenye with Saint Margaret?

Portrait of Margareta Mettenye with Saint Margaret was painted by Lancelot Blondeel in 1525.

Where can I see Portrait of Margareta Mettenye with Saint Margaret?

Portrait of Margareta Mettenye with Saint Margaret is held by Groeningemuseum.

What movement is Portrait of Margareta Mettenye with Saint Margaret?

Portrait of Margareta Mettenye with Saint Margaret is associated with Northern Renaissance.

Artwork

Portrait of Margareta Mettenye with Saint Margaret

Lancelot Blondeel , 1525

Portrait of Margareta Mettenye with Saint Margaret is an oil painting by the Northern Renaissance artist Lancelot Blondeel. It dates from 1525 and is held in the collection of the Groeningemuseum.

About this work

Overview

Lancelot Blondeel's 'Portrait of Margareta Mettenye with Saint Margaret' is a 1525 oil painting that exemplifies the artist's diverse talents. The work is part of the Groeningemuseum's collection.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts Margareta Mettenye alongside Saint Margaret, with symbols such as a skull and a prayer scene. The skull, a memento mori, serves as a reminder of mortality, creating a sense of tension with Mettenye's calm demeanor.

Technique & Style

Characterized by its use of oil paint, the work is associated with the Northern Renaissance. Blondeel's versatility as an artist is reflected in the painting's detailed depiction of objects and figures.

History & Provenance

Created in 1525, the painting is now held in the Groeningemuseum, a testament to Blondeel's significance in Flemish art.

Artist & collection

Artist

Lancelot Blondeel

Lancelot Blondeel, also Lanceloot (1498 – 4 March 1561), was a Flemish artist active in Bruges. He worked as a painter, architect, city planner, surveyor and cartographer, and designed sculptures, tapestries and jewelry.