Panels from an organ case in the church of Saint Vitus in Naarden by Jan van Schayck

Panels from an organ case in the church of Saint Vitus in Naarden c. 1515 - 1525

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This panel, created by Jan van Schayck around 1515-1525, is one of several that adorned the organ case of the Saint Vitus church in Naarden. Carved in wood, the panel features a detailed representation of a figure, likely a saint, holding a hammer and standing within a Gothic architectural frame. The intricate carving of the figure and the decorative elements within the frame showcase the artist's skill in woodcarving. This panel is an excellent example of Northern Renaissance woodcarving.

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These ten figures adorned the medieval organ in the church of Saint Vitus in Naarden. Each figure holds a weapon and a coat of arms on a strap. Some are dressed as knights with a breastplate and a helmet, others as princes or noblemen. They may represent the Counts of Holland. All the shields would have originally been painted.