Hans Memling
(1435-1494)
Tafel eines Diptychons: Der hl. Georg mit Stifter (Außenseite abgetrennt; siehe Inv.-Nr. 1401),
um 1480/90
Material / Technology / Carrier
Eichenholz
Dimensions of the object
43,3 x 31,2 cm
Displayed
AP OG Saal IIb
Acquisition
1799 aus der Galerie Zweibrücken
Stock
Bayerische Staatsgemäldesammlungen - Alte Pinakothek München
Citation
Hans Memling, Tafel eines Diptychons: Der hl. Georg mit Stifter
(Außenseite abgetrennt; siehe Inv.-Nr. 1401), um 1480/90, Bayerische Staatsgemäldesammlungen - Alte Pinakothek München, URL: https://www.sammlung.pinakothek.de/en/artwork/8eGVD1lxWQ (Last updated on 30.01.2023)
Angels surround the Virgin Mary and her child and are playing music for them in a hortus conclusus. Jesus eagerly takes the apple they proffer him. This can be seen as a reference to Christ’s future suffering. The peaceful scene reflected in the armour worn by St George, who is accompanying the donor, is a device Netherlandish painters liked to employ to demonstrate their artistic skills. This small winged altarpiece was used for private devotional prayer while illustrating it at the same time.
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