Artwork
Flügel eines Kreuzaltares, Außenseite: Die hll. Helena und Sebastian
Flügel eines Kreuzaltares, Außenseite: Die hll. Helena und Sebastian is an unspecified painting by Thoman Burgkmair. It dates from 1493 and is held in the collection of the Bavarian State Painting Collections.
About this work
Overview
This painting, created around 1493 by Thoman Burgkmair, is a religious work depicting two female figures. It is a panel from a larger altarpiece and is now held at the Alte Pinakothek.
Subject & Meaning
The painting shows two women, identified as Helena Augusta and Saint Sebastian, standing in an ornate interior. Despite the traditional identification of the figures, the visual representation shows two women, both with halos, suggesting a conflation or reinterpretation of the subjects.
Technique & Style
The work is characterized by its detailed rendering of the figures' clothing and the intricate background, showcasing the artist's skill in capturing texture and ornamentation. The use of halos and the depiction of the figures in a grand setting underscore the religious nature of the painting.
Artist & collection
Flügel eines Kreuzaltares, Außenseite: Die hll. Katharina und Barbara
Beschneidungsaltar: Die hll. Columba, Ursula und Agnes
Madonna and Child with Saint Anne (Back: Remnant of a halo)
Altarflügel: Hl. Katharina (?)
Beweinungsaltar: Hl. Katharina mit Stifterin
Ursula's parents praying
Saint Barbera and the donor Sibylla Rinck-Kannegießer
Saint Anne Enthroned with the Virgin and Child
Mary (after The Ghent Altarpiece)
Saint James and Saint Clare
Hl. Barbara
Heimsuchung Mariens Außenseite: Krönung Mariens