Artwork

The coronation of St. Oswald

The coronation of St. Oswald, by Meister der Oswaldlegende, oil, 1492
The coronation of St. Oswald, by Meister der Oswaldlegende, oil, 1492

The coronation of St. Oswald is an oil painting by the Northern Renaissance artist Meister der Oswaldlegende. It dates from 1492 and is held in the collection of the Kunsthistorisches Museum. The Coronation of St.

About this work

Overview

The Coronation of St. Oswald is a 1492 oil painting attributed to Meister der Oswaldlegende, a painter known for works related to the legend of St. Oswald.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts the coronation of St. Oswald, showing the saint kneeling in a green robe, surrounded by figures in various attire, including religious dress, against a backdrop featuring a crucifix and window.

Technique & Style

Executed in oil paint, the work showcases detailed brushwork and vivid coloration, utilizing chiaroscuro to achieve a sense of depth and dimensionality.

History & Provenance

The painting is housed at the Kunsthistorisches Museum, providing a significant example of medieval art.

Artist & collection

Artist

Meister der Oswaldlegende

Austria’s late-15th-century oil painter, known only as Meister der Oswaldlegende, specialized in vivid scenes of St.