Who painted Saint Margaret and Saint Apollonia?

Saint Margaret and Saint Apollonia was painted by Rogier van der Weyden in 1450.

Where can I see Saint Margaret and Saint Apollonia?

Saint Margaret and Saint Apollonia is held by Gemäldegalerie Berlin.

What movement is Saint Margaret and Saint Apollonia?

Saint Margaret and Saint Apollonia is associated with Northern Renaissance.

Artwork

Saint Margaret and Saint Apollonia

Rogier van der Weyden , 1450

Saint Margaret and Saint Apollonia is a paint painting by the Northern Renaissance artist Rogier van der Weyden. It dates from 1450 and is held in the collection of the Gemäldegalerie Berlin.

About this work

Overview

Saint Margaret and Saint Apollonia is a painting created around 1450 by Rogier van der Weyden, a prominent figure in the Northern Renaissance. The work is an oil on panel painting, characteristic of the artist's devotional style.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts two female saints, Margaret and Apollonia, standing together in a serene atmosphere. Each saint is identified by her attributes: Margaret holds a cross, while Apollonia grasps a pair of pincers, referencing her martyrdom.

Technique & Style

The painting showcases van der Weyden's attention to detail and his ability to convey a sense of devotion through the figures' expressions and attire. The use of oil on panel allows for a rich and nuanced representation of the saints' clothing and surroundings.

History & Provenance

The painting is now held in the Gemäldegalerie Berlin, a testament to its significance in the art historical canon. As part of van der Weyden's oeuvre, it reflects his connections to nobility and foreign courts, who patronized his work.

Artist & collection

Artist

Rogier van der Weyden

Rogier van der Weyden (Dutch: ; 1399 or 1400 – 18 June 1464), initially known as Roger de la Pasture (French: ), was an early Netherlandish painter whose surviving works consist mainly of religious triptychs,…