
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.







