Artwork
Inner right wing of an altarpiece with St Elizabeth tending the sick in Marburg and the death of St Elizabeth
Inner right wing of an altarpiece with St Elizabeth tending the sick in Marburg and the death of St Elizabeth is an oil painting by the Northern Renaissance artist Master of the St Elizabeth Panels. It dates from 1496 and is held in the collection of the Rijksmuseum.
About this work
Overview
This oil painting is one panel from a larger altarpiece, created in 1496 by the Master of the St Elizabeth Panels. It is now part of the Rijksmuseum's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts two scenes from the life of St Elizabeth: on the left, she tends to the sick in Marburg; on the right, she is mourned after her death. The two scenes convey her charitable works and her revered status.
Technique & Style
Rendered in oil paint, the work features a range of colors and a detailed, figurative style. The artist's use of earthy tones and vibrant hues creates a sense of depth and atmosphere, drawing the viewer's eye through the composition.
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Artist & collection
Artist
Master of the St Elizabeth Panels
This Dutch painter made vivid oil panels around 1490, showing scenes of Saint Elizabeth’s life.
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