Triptych of Madonna and Child with Angels; Donor and His Patron Saint Peter Martyr; and Saint Jerome and His Lion

Executed in oil on wooden panels, the triptych displays the fine brushwork and luminous coloration typical of Early Netherlandish painting. Rich reds, deep blues, and gilded accents highlight the garments, while the figures are rendered with delicate modeling and subtle chiaroscuro, creating a sense of three‑dimensional presence.

Attributed to the anonymous Master of the Legend of Saint Lucy, an artist active in Bruges between the 1480s and early 1500s, the work reflects the workshop’s practice of integrating donor portraits. The painter’s notname derives from a separate altarpiece in Bruges; stylistic links suggest training under Dieric Bouts.

The triptych aligns with the devotional practices of late‑15th‑century Bruges, where private patrons commissioned multi‑panel altarpieces for personal chapels. The inclusion of detailed cityscape elements, a hallmark of the Master’s oeuvre, situates the sacred narrative within a familiar urban environment, reinforcing the connection between the viewer’s world and the heavenly realm.