The Lords of Montfoort

Northern Netherlands, c. 1400, oil on panel

Four Dutch knights kneel before the Virgin. The first three died in 1345 in the Battle of Warns against the Frisians; the fourth was badly wounded. Behind them stands Saint George, their patron saint. The coats of arms above them show that they belong to the De Rover family of Montfoort. The painting is a ‘commemorative panel’ to honour their memory.

  • Artwork typepainting
  • Object numberSK-A-831
  • Dimensionsheight 86 cm x width 157.5 cm x thickness 6 cm, height 69.5 cm x width 142.9 cm