St. Ursula
- Artist
- Hans Holbein the Younger
- Date
- c.1523 ; Germany
- Style
- Northern renaissance
- Genre
- Religious painting
- Location
- Staatliche Kunsthalle Karlsruhe
The painting titled Religious painting depicting St. Ursula reflects the Northern renaissance style and showcases exquisite detail typical of tempera techniques. It alludes to the legend surrounding the early succession of bishops of Basel, tracing back to figures like St. Pantalus and Saint Ursula, both shrouded in historical uncertainty. The artwork is a Panel painting, emphasizing the importance of religious narratives in this era. Its meticulous craftsmanship embodies the spiritual and artistic values of the period, capturing the significance of saints within Christian tradition.
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