Artwork
Personification of the Jewish Religion (Synagoga)
Personification of the Jewish Religion (Synagoga) is an oil painting by the Northern Renaissance artist Master of the Bruges Legend of St. Ursula. It dates from 1492 and is held in the collection of the Groeningemuseum.
About this work
Overview
The Personification of the Jewish Religion (Synagoga) is a 1492 oil painting by the Master of the Bruges Legend of St. Ursula, a Flemish artist of the Northern Renaissance.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a woman, likely a personification of the Synagogue, dressed in a long green robe with gold embroidery, holding a staff and a book, conveying solemnity and reverence.
Technique & Style
The artist's use of oil paint and intricate gold embroidery on the woman's robe reflects the technical skill and attention to detail characteristic of Northern Renaissance art.
History & Provenance
Created in 1492, the painting is now part of the Groeningemuseum's collection.
Artist & collection
Artist
Master of the Bruges Legend of St. Ursula
The Master of the Legend of St. Ursula (1436–1505) was a Flemish painter active in the fifteenth century. His name is derived from a polyptych depicting scenes from the life of Saint Ursula painted for the convent of…
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