Who created "Saint Barbara [left wing exterior]"?

Saint Barbara [left wing exterior] was created by Master of the Starck Triptych in c. 1480/1490.

When was "Saint Barbara [left wing exterior]" created?

This artwork was created c. 1480/1490.

What medium is "Saint Barbara [left wing exterior]"?

Saint Barbara [left wing exterior] is oil on panel.

Is "Saint Barbara [left wing exterior]" in the public domain?

Yes, Saint Barbara [left wing exterior] is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

Saint Barbara [left wing exterior]

Master of the Starck Triptych

c. 1480/1490

Medium

oil on panel

Dimensions

overall: 66 x 23.5 cm (26 x 9 1/4 in.)

Classification

Painting

Department

CNE-R

Museum

National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C.

Credit

Patrons' Permanent Fund

Accession Number

1997.100.1.c

Art Historical Context

Behold the exquisite *Saint Barbara [left wing exterior]* by the Master of the Star Triptych, a anonymous artist active in the late 15 century, likely in the Netherlands or Germany. Created around 1480–1490, this oil-on-panel painting measures 66 x 23.5 cm and forms the left outer wing of a folding triptych altarpiece. Such portable devotional objects were cherished by private patrons for home worship, revealing saints on the exterior when closed and grand central scenes when open. Saint Barbara, patroness of miners, artillerymen, and those facing sudden death, is elegantly portrayed here in ...

Saint Barbara [left wing exterior]

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