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Scene from the Lives of Sts. Cosmas and Damian: Beheading by Alvaro Pirez d'Evora

Scene from the Lives of Sts. Cosmas and Damian: Beheading

Alvaro Pirez d'Evora·1500

Historical Context

Alvaro Pirez d'Evora created Scene from the Lives of Sts. Cosmas and Damian: Beheading around 1500. This work contributes to the broader European painting tradition of its period and region. The painter's style reflects the artistic currents and devotional practices of the time Egg tempera on panel was the dominant technique of the period, demanding careful layer-by-layer construction and patient craftsmanship The work is now in the collection of Museo de Arte de Worcester.

Technical Analysis

Oil on panel with technique characteristic of European painting traditions. The composition and handling demonstrate the artist's training within a specific regional school.

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Museo de Arte de Worcester

Worcester, United States

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Quick Facts

Medium
Tempera on panel
Dimensions
50.5 × 47 cm
Era
High Renaissance
Style
Portuguese Renaissance
Genre
Religious
Location
Museo de Arte de Worcester, Worcester
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