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Altarpiece of Saint Barbara

Museum tags: 
Medieval Gothic Art
Location: 
Sala 024
Social tags: 
  • tower
Collection: 
Medieval Gothic Art
Artist / Maker / Authority: 
Gonçal Peris

This altarpiece is attributed to the painter Gonçal Peris Sarrià, one of the chief representatives of Valencian International Gothic. His style is marked by expressive and picturesque elements, the flowing line and the charm of the colour. The main compartment of the altarpiece represents the titular saint with her distinctive attributes -the tower, in allusion to her imprisonment, and the palm, as she is considered a martyr-- and above her the Calvary. On either side are depicted various episodes from the life of Saint Barbara, who was called on to keep away lightning and storms.Retaula St. Bàrbara Second Canvas

Dating: 
c. 1410-1425
Dimensions: 
278 x 207,7 x 17 cm

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Acquisition: 

Long-term loan from the former Bosch i Catarineu Collection, 1934; given by Julio Muñoz Ramonet, 1950

Inventory number: 
035672-CJT

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