Artwork
Altarpiece of Saints Michael and Anthony Abbot
Altarpiece of Saints Michael and Anthony Abbot is an unspecified painting by Martín de Soria. It dates from 1478 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Fine Arts Boston.
About this work
Overview
The *Altarpiece of Saints Michael and Anthony Abbot*, dated to circa 1478, is a work of Spanish Gothic painting attributed to Martín de Soria, an artist active in the Kingdom of Aragón from 1449 to 1487.
Subject & Meaning
This altarpiece features saints Michael and Anthony Abbot in a typical late medieval religious art composition, emphasizing devotional themes prevalent during the period.
Technique & Style
Executed in a Flemish-influenced Gothic style, the work reflects Martín de Soria’s method, which is notably similar to that of the contemporary artist Jaume Huguet, to the point of historical attribution overlap.
History & Provenance
The altarpiece is part of the Museum of Fine Arts Boston’s collection, though specific details of its acquisition or earlier ownership are not provided in the available information.
Artist & collection
Artist
Martín de Soria (fl. 1449 -1487) was a Spanish Gothic painter in the Flemish style; active in the Kingdom of Aragón. His style is related to that of Jaume Huguet and his works have sometimes been confused with that…
