St. Andrew (left wing of a diptych, reverse) 1490

"St. Andrew (left wing of a diptych, reverse)" is a 1490 oil painting by the Early Netherlandish painter Hans Memling. This panel, one half of a diptych, portrays St. Andrew holding a rosary, referencing his status as a saint and his commitment to prayer. Memling’s meticulous attention to detail is evident in the rendering of St. Andrew’s features and the fabric of his garments. The painting is now part of the collection at the Groeningemuseum in Bruges, Belgium, where it continues to inspire art lovers with its masterful realism and devotional spirit.