Artwork
St. Elizabeth Flood
St. Elizabeth Flood 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. St.
About this work
Overview
St. Elizabeth Flood is a 1496 oil painting on panel by the Master of the St Elizabeth Panels, now in the Rijksmuseum. It depicts a serene, bustling landscape scene.
Subject & Meaning
The painting shows everyday life along a river, with figures engaged in various activities: a man pushing a cart, another carrying a sack, grazing livestock, and a docked boat. The scene conveys a sense of tranquil daily activity.
Technique & Style
The artist employed muted, earthy tones and skillful manipulation of light and shadow to create depth and texture, guiding the viewer's eye through the composition.
History & Provenance
Created in 1496, the work is attributed to the Master of the St Elizabeth Panels. Its current location is the Rijksmuseum, though earlier ownership details are not specified here.
Context
Part of a set known as the St Elizabeth Panels, this painting likely formed part of a larger religious or narrative work, though its standalone scene focuses on quotidian life.
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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.
