Artwork

Saint Vincent Panels, second panel

Saint Vincent Panels, second panel, by Nuno Gonçalves, unspecified, 1450
Saint Vincent Panels, second panel, by Nuno Gonçalves, unspecified, 1450

Saint Vincent Panels, second panel is an unspecified painting by the Northern Renaissance artist Nuno Gonçalves. It dates from 1450 and is held in the collection of the National Museum of Ancient Art.

About this work

Overview

The Saint Vincent Panels, a polyptych attributed to Nuno Gonçalves, comprise multiple sections, with the second panel being one of them. Created around 1470, it is a significant work held in the National Museum of Ancient Art.

Subject & Meaning

The second panel is believed to depict Saint Vincent of Saragossa, a martyr. The figures shown, including a man in a green cloak and another with a white beard, are likely associated with the saint's veneration or a scene related to his life.

Technique & Style

The panel showcases early Renaissance characteristics, with a focus on realistic human representation. Gonçalves's style, influenced by northern Renaissance art, is evident in the detailed depiction of the figures and their attire.

History & Provenance

Nuno Gonçalves, a prominent Portuguese painter of the 15th century, served as court painter to Afonso V of Portugal. The panels have been preserved and are now part of the National Museum of Ancient Art's collection.

Artist & collection

Portrait of Nuno Gonçalves

Artist

Nuno Gonçalves

Nuno Gonçalves (c. 1425 – c. 1491, fl. 1450–71) was court painter to Afonso V of Portugal from 1450 to 1471. Gonçalves is widely considered the most accomplished Portuguese painter of the 15th century. His surviving…