St Jerome and St Catherine of Alexandria, Bruges or Brussels, c. 1480-1490 — anonymous, anonymous

anonymous, anonymous. Painted c. 1480 - c. 1490.

Jerome and Catherine sit on a grass-covered bench before some rose bushes. The two saints can be identified by their attributes: Jerome with the lion, and Catherine with the sword and the broken wheel. Catherine was the daughter of a king and served as a role model for wealthy courtly ladies. The costly heartshaped book she holds probably contains profane love songs. Are we looking at a portrait?

From the collection of the Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Currently on display in Middle Ages and Renaissance, Main building, Emperor, nobility, bourgeoisie.

panel, oil paint (paint), oak (wood) · Original size: 61 × 84.5 cm · On loan from the Broere Charitable Foundation

Print: 61 × 84.5 cm, printed on Hahnemühle FineArt archival cotton paper. Museum-grade reproduction quality, true to the colours and detail of the original work.

Frame (optional): a custom-made wooden frame in a matte black finish, cut to the exact dimensions of this print, with an off-white passe-partout mat and protective glazing. Ready to hang.

Source: https://id.rijksmuseum.nl/200705955. Image released under CC0 by the Rijksmuseum.