The Virgin and Child with Four Holy Virgins

Meester van de Virgo inter Virgines, c. 1495 - c. 1500

This painting is an ode to chastity. The Virgin sits in an enclosed garden, a symbol of virginity, surrounded by four other virgins (‘virgo inter virgines’). From attributes on their necklaces, they are identifiable as Saint Catherine with a wheel and sword, Saint Cecilia with an organ, Saint Barbara with a tower and Saint Ursula with a heart and arrow.

  • Artwork typepainting
  • Object numberSK-A-501
  • Dimensionsheight 123.1 cm x width 101.1 cm
  • Physical characteristicsolieverf op paneel