The Reliquary of St. Ursula by Hans Memling

The Reliquary of St. Ursula 1489

hansmemling

Memling Museum (Old St. John's Hospital), Bruges, Belgium

possibly oil pastel

handmade artwork painting

oil painting

acrylic on canvas

coloured pencil

coffee painting

underpainting

mythology

painting painterly

watercolour illustration

watercolor

"The Reliquary of St. Ursula" (1489) by Hans Memling is a detailed oil painting depicting the martyrdom of St. Ursula and her 11,000 virgin companions. The panel features a dramatic scene in which the saint and her companions are being attacked by Huns, with archers aiming their arrows at the women. The painting is known for its meticulous detail, including the intricate costumes and the realistic portrayal of the figures. The work is housed in the Memling Museum (Old St. John's Hospital) in Bruges, Belgium, and is considered one of the finest examples of Early Netherlandish painting.