St. Ursula and her companions, from the Reliquary of St. Ursula
- Artist
- Hans Memling
- Date
- 1489
- Style
- Northern renaissance
- Genre
- Religious painting
- Location
- Memling Museum (Old St. John's Hospital)
The painting titled 'St. Ursula and her companions, from the Reliquary of St. Ursula' exemplifies religious painting from the Northern renaissance. Crafted with rich wood panels and rendered in oil paint, it vividly depicts the legendary Virgin and martyr, Ursula, who was possibly of royal origin. The scene illustrates her and her companions during their martyrdom, emphasizing divine grace and strength. This work not only highlights the detailed style characteristic of the period but also reflects the deep religious devotion associated with saints like Ursula, whose feast day is celebrated on 21 October in various Christian traditions.
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