The large Marian retable five fragments of which are known to have survived was in St Vitus cathedral until 1619. A reconstruction shows that a seated figure of the Mother of God in a gloriole of clouds occupied the central position, and might have been an Assumption. However the eight
The large Marian retable five fragments of which are known to have survived was in St Vitus cathedral until 1619. A reconstruction shows that a seated figure of the Mother of God in a gloriole of clouds occupied the central position, and might have been an Assumption. However the eight virgin saints accompanying the Virgin suggest a Virgo inter virgines. The martyrs are wearing contemporary courtly attire and hold intercessory prayers in their hands each beginning with the letter or syllables of the corresponding name. [...]
As the initial [on this fragment] is not complete her identity as Apollonia remains inconclusive. Her pearl necklace that usually decorates depictions of the Virgin as a symbol of her virginity differs considerably from the luxurious gold jewellery of the other women. However the exceptionally elegant dress of all the saints does suggest a courtly clientele was the intended audience for the work. [Horký, Exhib. Cat. Düsseldorf 2017, 182, No. 88]
- Attribution
- Lucas Cranach the Elder (and Workshop)
Attribution
Lucas Cranach the Elder (and Workshop) | [Exhib. Cat. Düsseldorf 2017, 182, no. 88] |
- Production dates
- about 1520-1525
about 1520
Production dates
about 1520-1525 | [Exhib. Cat. Düsseldorf 2017, 182, No. 88] |
about 1520 | [Exhib. Cat. Prague 2005, no. 7e] |
- Dimensions
- Dimensions of support: 41.8 x 32.5 cm
Dimensions
Dimensions of support: 41.8 x 32.5 cm
[Exhib. Cat. Düsseldorf 2017, 182, No. 88]
- Signature / Dating
None
- Inscriptions and Labels
None
Inscriptions and Labels
Inscriptions, Badges:
None
- Owner
- Private Collection
- Repository
- Private Collection
- CDA ID
- PRIVATE_NONE-P160
- FR (1978) Nr.
- FR-none
- Persistent Link
- https://lucascranach.org/en/PRIVATE_NONE-P160/