Episodes from the Life of a Bishop Saint
c. 1500 National Gallery of Art, Washington D.C.
About this artwork
This panel painting is attributed to the Master of Saint Giles and his workshop, likely serving as part of an altarpiece. It depicts a narrative scene of a bishop saint interacting with the populace in an urban, gothic-inspired setting.
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The Master of Saint Giles remains an enigmatic figure, known only by this eponymous series of paintings depicting the life of Saint Giles. These works are highly prized for their exquisite observation of late 15th-century French architecture and fashion, providing a rare and vivid glimpse into the visual culture of Paris during that era.
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Episodes from the Life of a Bishop Saint
Master of Saint Giles, c. 1500
