Hl. Augustinus
Master of Großgmain·1498
Historical Context
The Master of Großgmain painted this Saint Augustine panel around 1498 as part of a Church Fathers altarpiece for a Salzburg-area church. The representation of Augustine in bishop's vestments was standard in Austrian late Gothic altarpieces, where the four Latin Church Fathers frequently appeared as a theological program. The master's work exemplifies the artistic production serving the wealthy Salzburg archbishopric.
Technical Analysis
Oil on panel with detailed rendering of episcopal vestments and attributes. The Salzburg school's characteristic coloring and solid figure drawing are evident in the dignified portrayal of the Church Father.
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