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. 1510 - 1520

janvanschayck

stone

sculpture

sculptural image

possibly oil pastel

unrealistic statue

carved into stone

sculpting

underpainting

watercolor

statue

This panel, carved by Jan van Schayck between 1510 and 1520, is one of several panels that once formed part of an organ case in the church of Saint Vitus in Naarden. It depicts a knight in full armor, standing with his sword drawn and a shield at his side. The intricate detail of the panel and its architectural frame are characteristic of Early Netherlandish art. The use of oak wood in the carving creates a rich, warm tone that further enhances the panel's visual appeal. The panel is a testament to the artistry of Jan van Schayck and its original location in a church setting suggests its intended function as a decorative and religious element.

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rijksmuseum over 1 year ago

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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.