Artwork
Virgo inter Virgines
Virgo inter Virgines is an oil painting by the Northern Renaissance artist Master of the Legend of Saint Lucy. It dates from 1500 and is held in the collection of the Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium.
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Overview
The Virgo inter Virgines is an oil painting created in 1500 by the Master of the Legend of Saint Lucy, an Early Netherlandish artist active in Bruges.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a group of women surrounding the Madonna and Child, likely representing saints or devout followers, each holding symbolic objects. The scene is a representation of a revered moment in Christian art.
Technique & Style
The artist employs a detailed and colorful style, with the figures dressed in vibrant, patterned clothing set against a backdrop of a panoramic view of Bruges, featuring angels and a landscape.
History & Provenance
The painting is held in the collection of the Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium, exemplifying the work of an unidentified artist known for his religious compositions.
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Artist & collection
Artist
Master of the Legend of Saint Lucy
The Master of the Legend of Saint Lucy (fl. 1480–1510) was an unidentified Early Netherlandish painter from Bruges. His name comes from an altarpiece in the church of Saint James in Bruges, dated 1480, depicting three…
Museum
Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium
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