Saint Ivo

Saint Ivo by Rogier van der Weyden
Artist
Rogier van der Weyden
Date
1450
Style
Northern renaissance
Genre
Religious painting
Location
National Gallery
"Saint Ivo" is a compelling religious painting created during the Northern renaissance period. This panel artwork depicts Saint Ivo, known as the patron saint of lawyers and difficult causes, with meticulous detail characteristic of the era. Rendered in oil paints, it exhibits rich colors and fine textures. The composition reflects the Northern renaissance's attention to realism and symbolism, making it a notable example of religious art from this influential artistic movement.

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