St. Ursula Shrine: Figures
- Artist
- Hans Memling
- Date
- 1489
- Style
- Northern renaissance
- Genre
- Religious painting
- Location
- Memling Museum (Old St. John's Hospital)
"St. Ursula Shrine: Figures" is a compelling example of a religious painting from the Northern renaissance, showcasing the detailed storytelling and vivid realism characteristic of Hans Memling's style. The work depicts figures associated with the legend of St. Ursula, emphasizing spiritual themes through carefully rendered expressions and gestures. Memling's mastery in capturing minute details and emotional depth contributes to the painting's grandeur and devotional quality. As part of the larger St John Altarpiece, it exemplifies the period's religious art intended to inspire faith and reflection within a hospital setting.
Related artworks
- St. Veronica by Hans Memling
- Portrait of Tommaso Portinari by Hans Memling
- Portrait of Maria Maddalena Portinari by Hans Memling
- St. Ursula Shrine: Medallions by Hans Memling
- St. Ursula Shrine: Virgin and Child by Hans Memling
- St. John the Baptist and St. Mary Magdalen. Wings of a triptych by Hans Memling
- St. John and Veronica Diptych (reverse of the right wing) by Hans Memling
- St. Christopher by Hans Memling
- St. John Altarpiece by Hans Memling
- St. John Altarpiece left wing by Hans Memling