The Departure of Saint Ursula from Basle, panel from The Reliquary of St. Ursula 1489

"The Departure of Saint Ursula from Basle" is a panel painting by Early Netherlandish master Hans Memling, dating to 1489. This piece is part of a larger work, "The Reliquary of St. Ursula," currently located at the Memling Museum in Bruges, Belgium. The painting depicts the moment of St. Ursula's departure from Basel, Switzerland, as she embarks on a pilgrimage to Rome. Memling masterfully depicts the scene with meticulous detail, showing a variety of figures, both on the ship and on the shore, capturing the emotional solemnity of the moment. The painting is a testament to Memling's talent in portraying religious narratives with a captivating blend of realism and spirituality.