Jakobus-Stephanus-Altar: Die hll. Jakobus und Stephanus
Marx Reichlich·1506
Historical Context
Marx Reichlich painted Saints James and Stephen for the Jacob-Stephen Altar in 1506 in the Tyrol. The altarpiece was dedicated to these two saints, with James representing the apostolic mission and Stephen the first Christian martyrdom. Reichlich's treatment of the paired saints demonstrates his skill in formal devotional composition. The tempera medium required careful preparation on a gessoed panel and a disciplined layering technique that produced precise, durable surfaces suited to the intricate detail expected of devotional painting.
Technical Analysis
Oil on panel with Reichlich's Tyrolean palette and detailed rendering of the saints' vestments and attributes. The paired composition creates a devotional symmetry appropriate to the altar's dedication.
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