Artwork
Three Donors
Three Donors is an oil painting by the Northern Renaissance artist Master of the Bruges Legend of St. Ursula. It dates from 1494 and is held in the collection of the Royal Museum of Fine Arts Antwerp.
About this work
Overview
Three Donors is a 1494 oil painting attributed to the Master of the Bruges Legend of St. Ursula, a Flemish artist active in the 15th century.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts three figures, a man flanked by two women, with clasped hands in a gesture of prayer or devotion, conveying a mood of solemnity and reverence.
Technique & Style
Executed in the Northern Renaissance style, the work features characteristic elements such as a muted greenish-blue background and detailed attire, including the man's dark robe with gold trim and the women's black and red robes with white head coverings.
History & Provenance
The painting is part of the Royal Museum of Fine Arts Antwerp's collection, and is linked to the artist's oeuvre associated with Bruges, where landmarks like the belfry and Church of Notre-Dame often appear in the background.
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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