Artwork

The Meeting at the Golden Gate

The Meeting at the Golden Gate, by Master of Schloss Lichtenstein, unspecified, 1450
The Meeting at the Golden Gate, by Master of Schloss Lichtenstein, unspecified, 1450

The Meeting at the Golden Gate is an unspecified painting by the Northern Renaissance artist Master of Schloss Lichtenstein. It dates from 1450 and is held in the collection of the Philadelphia Museum of Art.

About this work

Overview

The Meeting at the Golden Gate is a painting created around 1450 by the Master of Schloss Lichtenstein, currently held at the Philadelphia Museum of Art.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts three figures standing together before an ornate doorway, likely representing a religious scene. The figures are dressed in distinct attire, with the leftmost figure wearing red, the central figure in blue, and the rightmost in green.

Technique & Style

The scene is characterized by a decorative archway with a round window above it, set against a light yellow background. The floor is rendered in brown stones, adding to the overall sense of depth and detail.

Artist & collection