Man with two cups from Santa Maria de Taüll

The central figure, a man with short hair and a plain long‑sleeved garment, presents two simple vessels, one per hand. The neutral expression and calm stance suggest a liturgical function, possibly representing a priest offering sacramental cups or an allegorical personification of the dual aspects of the Eucharist. The lack of ornamentation directs attention to the act of offering rather than personal identity.

The painting employs a limited chromatic scheme of reds, blues, and earth tones, applied in flat, opaque layers typical of Romanesque panel work. The cups are rendered without handles or decorative motifs, emphasizing form over detail. Brushwork is economical, producing a smooth surface that reinforces the serene atmosphere and reflects the Master of the Day of Judgement’s characteristic simplicity.

Originally part of the decorative program of Santa Maria de Taüll, the panel survived the dissolution of the monastic complex and entered the national museum’s holdings in the early 20th century. Its attribution to the Master of the Day of Judgement rests on stylistic parallels with other surviving frescoes and panels linked to that workshop, confirming its place within the broader corpus of Catalan Romanesque art.