& Gardner-Thorpe, C. Geology and Medicine: Exploring the Historical Links and the Development of Public Health and Forensic Medicine” (Celebrating the Tercentennial of Sir John Hill). 7 - Petrus Christus (Netherlandish, 1410-1475). Robert Netherton explains in Medieval Clothing and Textiles (2017) that women’s fashion throughout the 1440s focused on having the appearance of a protuberant abdomen. Find art you love and shop high-quality art prints, photographs, framed artworks and posters at Art.com. Date: 1449. Robert Lehman. [2], The records of the Confraternity suggest that he died in 1475-76. Early commentaries refer to the painting as showing a goldsmith at his bench. Philip the Good, Duke of Burgundy (1396-1467), 1445. 13 15/16" tall and 12 7/16" wide. Max J. Friedlander proposed that the painting is simply of an ideal bridal couple. The tower of coins pictured below is one example. In addition, the inscription has an emblem of a clock with a mechanical lin… They look at each other, but they do not maintain direct eye contact. Petrus Christus medium was oil on oak panel. Privacy Policy (function (w,d) {var loader = function () {var s = d.createElement("script"), tag = d.getElementsByTagName("script")[0]; s.src="https://cdn.iubenda.com/iubenda.js"; tag.parentNode.insertBefore(s,tag);}; if(w.addEventListener){w.addEventListener("load", loader, false);}else if(w.attachEvent){w.attachEvent("onload", loader);}else{w.onload = loader;}})(window, document); The Fashion History Timeline is a project by FIT’s History of Art Department. Zappella, Christine. A Goldsmith in his Shop Petrus Christus. 19-17)? [2][4], Maryan Ainsworth titles the painting Saint Eligius. “Petrus Christus | A Goldsmith in his Shop | The Met.”. Fig. Beatriz Milhazes Acrylic paint separately on a sheet of clear plastic. [2], For the next 40 years the city was loyal to its sovereign, Phillip the Good. Last updated Oct 10, 2019 | Published on Mar 24, 2017, Last updated Aug 24, 2018 | Published on Feb 24, 2017, Last updated Mar 8, 2018 | Published on Mar 24, 2017, Last updated Aug 24, 2018 | Published on Mar 24, 2017. 4 (2004): 1424. Source: The National Gallery, Diagram of referenced dress features. New York: The Metropolitan Museum of Art, 1982.60.8. For instance, his chaperone-styled hat has black and red beading in the center and he wears a thick gold chain with what looks like a crown pendant dangling around his neck. A Goldsmith in his Shop. Throughout the 1400s, women were often seen wearing a belt under the bust to shorten the appearance of their waists and wore an abundance of thick brocaded velvet making up their gowns to allude to a more plump and therefore healthy or lively body (Netherton 338). New York Metropolitan Museum of Art", http://www.metmuseum.org/toah/works-of-art/1975.1.110, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=A_Goldsmith_in_His_Shop,_Possibly_Saint_Eligius&oldid=993321365, Paintings of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, Articles with infoboxes completely from Wikidata, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License. Petrus was born in a small town on the coast of Flanders (present day Netherlands) ans grew up as a successor of the very successful Jan Van Eyck. in His Shop (1449), Oil on oak panel, 98 × 85 cm The figure being reflected in the mirror on the left-hand side is shown wearing a chaperone wrapped around his chin and an open, pleated, silk velvet gown or houppelande, exposing gold chain jewelry and a doublet underneath. Find art you love and shop high-quality art prints, photographs, framed artworks and posters at Art.com. (Master Petrus Christus made me in the year 1449)". Medium: Oil on oak panel. Geological Prophylactics in Petrus Christus’ Painting : A Goldsmith in his shop, possibly Saint Eligius (1449) 3 Pages Moody, R.T.J., Duffin, C.J. On loan from the Earl of Verulam. When the plague arrived in June 1437 and killed one-fifth of the city population, the city surrendered and pledged its allegiance to Philip. ... Christus, Petrus. The Lamentation The expensively dressed young couple are individualized and appear to be the goldsmith’s desired customers. Source: The Getty, Fig. He could marry a citizen of Bruges. After the murders, trade with England was stopped, resulting in unemployment and loss of income from exported wool and a shortage of food supply from English wheat. The Metropolitan Museum of Art New York City, United States. Mariposa. Petrus Christus juxtaposes the lofty style of a wealthy couple preparing for their wedding with the more humbly dressed goldsmith and others. James II wears a silk velvet houppelande with vertical pleating along the front and presumably along the back of the garment. In 1993, the halo was recognized as a later addition and removed. He sold it to Rudolf Lepke, Berlin, lot 6, on March 19, 1918 Busch, Mainz. 2 - Artist unknown (Netherlandish). [5], There were three ways of becoming a free citizen. 100% satisfaction guaranteed. It has brown fur trim around the hem of the wrist and neckline, and exposes what seems to be a patterned doublet and shirt underneath. Saint Eligius’ status is significant in that it was meant to act as a balance between the figures (The Met). Later, it was determined that the halo was added after the work was painted and it was removed. The picture suggested for the analysis is A Goldsmith in His Shop by Petrus Christus. He also could live in the city for a year and a day. Edward Grimston, 1446. Source: The Met. Maryan W. Ainsoworth, "Petrus Christus: Renaissance Master of Bruges". Bequest of Mary Stillman Harkness, 1950. Here Petrus Christus's A Goldsmith in his Shop is reimagined as if the artist and his subjects had been enjoying a toke, with the shopkeeper peddling something even more valuable than gold.It's a subversive wink in puzzle form: Inhale the art and exhale the stresses of the day! Los Angeles: The J. Paul Getty Museum, 78.PB.3. According to the Met, the primary figure within this painting represents Saint Eligius, the patron saint of goldsmiths. (100.1 x 85.8 cm); painted surface 38 5/8 x 33 1/2 in. [2] Membership reflected the very high social status its artist-members had achieved. It is next shown with Salomon Oppenheim the younger in Cologne and then by his grandson, Albert, Freiherr von Oppenheim of Cologne. One man is sitting whereas the others are standing behind him. Source: The Met, Fig. It is a heavy oak panel with burned edges. His hat is slouched and baggy looking, but not in the same form as the other men’s chaperones (Scott 146-148). Portrait of a Young Man, 1472-75. [2], The painting includes many details. Private Collection. By the 1400s Bruges was an important center for producing illuminated psalters. Portrait of a Noble Woman, Probably Isabella of Portugal, 1397-1472. Christus was respected and served as a member of the confraternity board. The boubou is an African robe made of one large re, The church of San Vitale in Ravenna is one of the, Selvaggia may not be the most fashionable and extr, Are you enjoying the Spring weather? The genre of the picture is interesting; we see it as a religious painting. The original paining resides at The Met and is much larger than this one. The only other figure within the painting whose nationality is known is James II, who originated in Scotland. 6 - Fra Bartolomeo (Italian, 1472-1517). Petrus Christus has picked up on the four meanings for the word ‘rider’ in his painting, A Goldsmith in his Shop. Scholars assume he managed van Eyck’s workshop for the three years then working independently as a free citizen. Petrus Christus began his active period during these 40 years. In addition to keeping up with the trends of her time period, Mary of Guelders is also seen wearing a horned veil fixed with jewels and sheer fabric on top which symbolized wealth. The man is also shown wearing jewelry and gems in various places. It coordinates with the lighting of the painting where on the left the signature is fainter as it is shadowed by the marriage girdle. It shows a Rider or Cavalier d’or propped against the stack. Title: A Goldsmith in his Shop. [2] The first known owner was A. Merli in Breman, Germany. The Dutchman had apparently claimed to be the sole surviving member of the Antwerp Goldsmiths… As art historian Marilyn Smith notes, Christus was one of the leading painters within the Northern Renaissance movement along with artists such as Jan Van Eyck and Rogier van der Weyden, who were best known for their meticulous attention to detail and symbolic meanings behind their paintings. The Battle of Granicus. He lent it to the Central-Museum zu Dusseldorf. Dimensions: Overall 39 3/8 x 33 3/4 in. Art historian Christine Zappella explains that couple standing behind Saint Eligius is of wealthy status (James II was king of Scots and Mary of Guelders later became the queen consort of Scotland), and were in a small shop in Bruges presumably to have their wedding bands made. It is completely original. Posted by Madison Migliaccio | Last updated Mar 16, 2018 | Published on Jan 8, 2018 | 1440-1449, 15th century, artwork analysis. From The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Petrus Christus, A Goldsmith in his Shop (1449), Oil on oak panel, 39 3/8 × 33 3/4 in A Goldsmith in his Shop Couple (detail), Petrus Christus, A Goldsmith in his Shop, 1449, oil on oak panel, 39 3/8 x 33 3/4 inches / 100.1 x 85.8 cm (The Metropolitan Museum of Art) [2] The economy thrived between 1440 and 1473 so the market for Christus' art was strong in Flanders during these years. Oil on panel; 31.9 x 22.3 cm (12.6 x 8.8 in). This one measures approx. [2] Saint Eligius is unique among the Christus' paintings in that it has an interesting inscription. A painting “A Goldsmith in his Shop” was made in 1449 in Northern Renaissance style. Although all styles seen above were fashionable options in terms of menswear in the mid 1400s, the degree of fashion varied depending on one’s wealth at the time. In addition the painting shows the raw materials and finished work of the trade. Petrus Christus Oil Paint Panel Painting. Learn more about this artwork. Still life and Mirror (detail), Petrus Christus, A Goldsmith in his Shop, 1449, oil on oak panel, 39 3/8 x 33 3/4 inches / 100.1 x 85.8 cm (The Metropolitan Museum of Art) Fast shipping, custom framing, and discounts you'll love! Consistent with this mission, the Timeline’s written commentary, research, and analysis provided by FIT students, faculty, and other members of the community is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 4.0 International License. According to Panofsky, this explanation is consistent with a painting commissioned by a goldsmiths' guild to advertise its services to the community, particularly its participation in the sacraments of the church. Underneath the gown appears to be a chemise with lacing across the bust. Petrus Christus (Netherlandish, 1410-1475). 1 & 2) are closely relating to the depiction of Mary of Guelders in terms of dress and status. [1], He was born in 1410 in Baerle on the Dutch/Belgian border. London: The National Gallery, L3. Around his neck are two rows of lacing tied to the doublet. In an effort to regain control, Philip the Good laid siege to Bruges in May 1437. As Scott notes, he has a small, brimless cap on and no other obvious adornments or accessories. While every attempt at accuracy has been made, the Timeline is a work in progress. 100.1 x 85.8 cm, Oil on oak panel, Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York The Robert Lehman Collection A Goldsmith in his Shop is a remarkable creative tribute by Petrus to Jan van Eyck. A Goldsmith in His Shop, Possibly Saint Eligius Use of this work is restricted to the UNT Community. A famine resulted from the failure of the wheat crop in the region and the lack of wheat from England. Although worn, the inscription has been characterized as beautifully executed. The two figures depicted in the reflection of the convex mirror have not been identified as anyone of major significance, but instead create contrast within the painting. She goes on to write that even Saint Eligius was more significant than other goldsmiths, although his clothing is rather modest compared to the couple, as Philip the Good, duke of Burgundy, heavily relied on him to create various gifts like the gold wedding rings seen on the scale within this artwork (Zappella). Starting then Philip created a strong central government in part by limiting the authority of the larger cities under his control, including Bruges. [5] According to records from the Poorterboek (burgher's lodge[2]) in the town of Bruges in 1444 he bought his citizenship for three pounds on July 6 that year. Petrus Christus - A Goldsmith in His Shop. Some have suggested it is an actual wedding portrait. The picture is now in the New York Metropolitan Museum of Art. Christus made it using oil and panel. The notation preceding the name means the master's title and shows Christus's training. [2], In the past the figure at the workbench was thought to be Saint Eligius, the patron saint of goldsmiths, due to the presence of a halo and the seated person being a goldsmith. Petrus Christus’ A Goldsmith in his Shop (1449) depicts a red-clad goldsmith at his counter, weighing a golden ring on his scales. Shop our best deals on 'A Goldsmith in His Shop' Giclee Print by Petrus Christus at AllPosters.com. New York: The Metropolitan Museum of Art, 50.145.15. [2] in addition, the large size of the work suggests that it was too large for private use but was for public display. [3], In 1435 Duke Philip the Good of Burgundy entered into a treaty to end the conflict between the Burgundians and the French. A Goldsmith in His Shop, Possibly Saint Eligius is a 1449 painting by Petrus Christus, now in the Metropolitan Museum of Art. [3], Petrus Christus worked from 1444 and died in Bruges in 1475 or 1476. Due to the couple’s social status, their clothing is much more regal, expensive, and intricate compared to the majority of society’s clothing during this period. His jewels around his neck, also seen in figures 4 and 7, flaunt his wealth and give him a more striking and fashionable appearance (Payne 215). On the other hand, Saint Eligius and the two men outside the shop are not as wealthy as the couple, which is most apparently communicated through the simple clothing; a small cap, similar to the hat on figure 6 and simple outer garments without the gold or fur accents seen throughout the outfit of James II. When Jan Van Eyck died in 1441, Petrus took over his shop of art, and carried on in his place. Fig. Although his garment is closed, restricting the viewer from seeing other layers of clothing he is wearing, most likely Saint Egligius wore a doublet or plain linen garment underneath his gown as shown in the figure behind him. 100% satisfaction guaranteed. Most women could not afford accessories such as this, and although this sort of hat was prevalent and fashionable at the time this painting was created, it was not as common among society due to its price (Payne 240-246). Believed to be one of the most influential and famous pieces of the Renaissance art, the painting ‘A goldsmith in His workshop, Possible Saint Eligius’ is a 15 th century masterpiece of Petrus Christus, a Flemish painter 1. (Master Petrus Christus made me in the year 1449) [with the artist's emblem, which resembles a clock escapement combined with a heart] “Christus, A Goldsmith in his Shop.”. It becomes brighter on the right. 4 - Rogier van der Weyden (Netherlandish, 1399-1464). The Timeline offers scholarly contributions to the public knowledge of the history of fashion and design. The Jack and Belle Linsky Collection, 1982. Artist: Petrus Christus (Netherlandish, Baarle-Hertog (Baerle-Duc), active by 1444–died 1475/76 Bruges) Date: 1449. As for Saint Eligius’ attire, he also is shown wearing a pleated, silk velvet houppelande although his seems to be rather simple and modest compared to that of James II, possibly because of his occupation. A Goldsmith in his Shop, 1449. [1], This painting is among the best known of the artist's work and a masterpiece of Northern Renaissance. [6] His citizenship classified him as a free citizen so he could be accepted in the Guild of St. Luke and could sell his work. 3 - Jan van Eyck (Flemish, 1390-1441). It shows two young fiancés who have brought the patron saint of goldsmiths a quantity of precious metal to be melted down and fashioned into rings as token of their love. On September 11, 1815 he sold it, lot 144, at Frankfurt am Main. Petrus Christus was a South Netherlandish painter born in 1410 (died in 1475) who worked in Bruges for the majority of his lifetime. He possesses an hourglass figure due to the band cinching his garments in at his natural waistline. Petrus Christus | A Goldsmith in his Shop | The Metropolitan Museum of Art Artist: Petrus Christus (Netherlandish, Baarle-Hertog (Baerle-Duc), active by 1444–died 1475/76 Bruges). Just behind him, an expensively-dressed man and woman are watching him at work, the man with a proprietorial arm around the woman’s shoulders, the woman stretching out her hand for something. 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Source: The Met, Fig. Source: Royal Collection Trust, Fig. Mountain Stream. Underdrawings suggest that the seated figure could have been posed for by Willem van Vleuten, who often worked for Philip the Good, Duke of Burgundy, and was commissioned by the duke to create this painting as a gift for the other two figures standing behind him, Mary of Guelders and James II for their marriage. As seen in the painting, in addition to figure 5, “stylish” menswear consisted of silk velvet fabric and long pleats in the front and back of the garment. 1 Guy Bauman, “Early Flemish Portraits,” The Metropolitan Museum of Art Bulletin, 43, no. George S. Keyes, "The Netherlands Paintings in the Detroit Institute of Arts: A Brief Introduction", This page was last edited on 10 December 2020, at 00:41. Among Christus’s best known works, A Goldsmith in His Shop (1975.1.110), signed and dated 1449, is also perhaps his most enigmatic. A Goldsmith in His Shop, Possibly Saint Eligius, artwork, 1449; Wheat Ridge, Colorado. From The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Petrus Christus, A Goldsmith (Saint Eligius?) Deutsch: Petrus Christus: Eligius, der Schutzpatron der Goldschmiede, in seiner Goldschmiedewerkstatt, 1449. The raw materials are the coral, crystal, porphyry, seed pearls, precious stones, and beads while the finished brooches, rings, and a belt buckles represented products of the trade.[2]. English: St. Eligius in his goldsmith workshop Français : Saint Éloi à l’atelier, toile de Petrus Christus. One of the objects is a pair of  fossilized shark's teeth intended to represent "serpents' tongues". In 1993 the halo was recognized as a later addition and removed. If you have suggestions or corrections, please contact us. Counted cross stitch patterns and kits, A Goldsmith in His Shop, Petrus Christus JavaScript seems to be disabled in your browser. She plans to continue her studies in the Bachelor's Program. In 1998, Martha Wolff and Hugo van der Velden each observed that the painting had none of the common aspects of a saint. Blanche Payne, author of The History of Costume series, expresses how Mary of Guelders clearly demonstrates this trend and is wearing copious layers of fabric and an extremely flared gown which she is able to afford, again due to her status. Bark cloth is fabric made out of bark from trees. What feature is used to unite the interior and exterior spaces and draw the viewer into the painting in Petrus Christus's A Goldsmith in His Shop (Fig. A hilarious, cannabis-fueled parody of fine art in a 1000-piece jigsaw puzzle. An alternative view is suggested by the devout couple and the goldsmith/saint. [2], In some sources, the title of the painting is A Goldsmith in His Shop, Possibly Saint Eligius (the patron saint of goldsmiths). The main figure in the painting was long thought to be Saint Eligius, the patron saint of goldsmiths, due to the presence of a halo. In the 19th century the painting entered the collection of a German who claimed to have bought it from a Dutchman. It was obtained by Gerhard Seibel, Elberfeld. Payne also explains that popular menswear of the period generally followed an hourglass silhouette or were very long and gown-like, and generally had an exuberant air compared to menswear of earlier periods in history. After Jan van Eyck, Christus was the leading painter in Bruges, which is located in Flanders. The merchants were trade partners between the Netherlands and England and thus important to trade with England. It depicts three individuals, among which there is a woman and two men. In terms of accessories, she is wearing a horned veil also seen in figure 3, but with metallic and beaded accents across the headdress. This painting is a masterpiece of Northern Renaissance art. Oil on oak panel; 98 x 85.2 cm (38 5/8 x 33 1/2 in). It was created by Petrus Christus in 1449. [7], The Dutch art historian Hugo van der Velden thinks the main figure may be the famous goldsmith Willem van Vleuten, goldsmith to Phillip the Good, who by then lived in Bruges. Its size is big 85 x 99 cm . Download this artwork (provided by The Metropolitan Museum of Art). (Master Petrus Christus made me in the year 1449)". [2], The painting may have been painted for the Bruges's goldsmith's guild. [5] Christus obtained his citizenship about three years after van Eyck’s death. A Goldsmith in His Shop was made in 1449 by Petrus Christus of Flanders. Although James II’s lower body is not depicted, it is likely that he and Saint Eligius would have worn poulaines with pattens (Scott 146-148). It passed through the hands of Y. Perdoux, Paris. (98 x 85.2 cm) Classification: Paintings. The outfit worn by Mary of Guelders appears to be a 15th-century gown made of green silk voided velvet fabric, with extensive gold brocading, with a full skirt and black waistband placed underneath the bust, according to Margaret Scott in Late Gothic Europe, 1400-1500. Details. On the right side hanging on the wall the artist included some diverse objects. About the same time, several merchants in Sluis, the port used by Bruges, were killed. To the right of him shows a man wearing a closed outergarment (most likely a houppelande) with a high collar underneath his outer layer, similar to Saint Eligius’ garment. Maryan Ainsworth (New York: The Metropolitan Museum of Art, 2008), 76. Two men are reflected in the mirror on the workbench. Or finally, he could buy his citizen rights. His sleeves are also much wider and create bigger folds than other garments shown within the painting. His career began in 1444 and soon after in 1449, he created A Goldsmith in his Shop. So was there a time when they reproduced the famous painting from 1449. Of all the Netherlands, artists from Bruges created the largest number of illuminated manuscripts. [2], In July 1436, Bruges and other cities helped Phillip in his siege of some cities. Madison, a Fashion Design AAS student at FIT (class of 2018), researched and wrote this while taking HA344: The History of Western Costume (Fall 2017), taught by Prof. De Young. St Eligius in His Workshop remains to this day the best-known and best-loved painting of Petrus Christus. Log in to USEUM to download unlimited free images, send e-cards and interact with thousands of famous paintings, drawings and illustrations. The inscription uses the Burgundian batarde script, a style used on guild tablets of goldsmiths and manuscript illuminators. There is additional beading and decoration on the top of his staff. Images: Closer to Van Eyck, The Met New York, London Coins, Urania’s Mirror, All the Sky Charles Stirling, "Observations on Christus Petrus". [2], Leaders in Bruges tried to expand their control over the city. Portraits of Isabella of Portugal (Figs. Portrait of a Man, 1497. In addition, the inscription has an emblem of a clock with a mechanical linkage to a heart, Christus's emblem. [2] The inscription, 41 • petr xpi me • • fecit • a° 1449 •, is followed by a heart-shaped mark. The mirror is an attribute of Superbia, referring to pride and vanity and one of the Seven Deadly Sins. Oil on wood; 25 x 32.6 cm (9.8 x 12.8 in). https://www.khanacademy.org/humanities/renaissance-reformation/northern-renaissance1/christus/a/christus-a-goldsmith-in-his-shop, 1568 – Bernardino Campi, Portrait of a Woman, 1791 – Rose Adélaïde Ducreux, Self-Portrait with a Harp, 1794 – Gilbert Stuart, Matilda Stoughton de Jaudenes, 1884 – John Singer Sargent, Madame X (Virginie Gautreau), Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 4.0 International License. As a free citizen he could be accepted in the Guild of St. Luke, also known as the corporation of image-makers. Royal and upper class members included Phillip the Good and Phillip the Fair as wells as important people from other countries. A Goldsmith in His Shop, Possibly Saint Eligius is an artwork on USEUM. A Goldsmith in his Shop. His houppelande seems to be lined in fur and the collar is very high and stiff, giving the appearance of a modern day Mandarin-styled collar. She is also depicted wearing a silver necklace hanging around her neck, similarly seen in figures 1 and 2 (Scott 146). 5 - Hans Memling (Netherlandish, 1430-1494). [3], Others have suggested that there is no reason to believe that the goldsmith is St. Eligius. This view into a goldsmith’s stall, where a fashionably dressed couple chooses a wedding ring, conveys a sense of the opulent world of fifteenth-century burghers. Oil on oak panel; 40 x 29 cm (15 3/4 x 11 3/8 in). A Goldsmith in his Shop, 1449 Giclee Print by Petrus Christus. The altarpiece was completed by Jan van Eyck 17 years earlier in 1432. Source: Author. Portrait of Margareta van Eyck, 1439. They were supposed to change color when put into poisoned liquids or foods. His career began in 1444 and soon after in 1449, he created A Goldsmith in his Shop. Tortora, Phyllis G., and Sara B. Marcketti. One carries a falcon, a symbol of greed and pride. It’s disguised iconography and layout is on par with Jan’s own imaginative talent in this area. Oil on panel; 46 x 37.1 cm (18 1/8 x 14 5/8 in). St. Eligius as a goldsmith showing a ring to the engaged couple Petrus Christus 1449. It was possibly commissioned by the goldsmith's guild of Bruges as an advertisement. Designed by Elegant Themes | Powered by WordPress, In 17th century, 18th century, 19th century, Americas, Q, term definition, In 19th century, 20th century, Africa, B, term definition, In 19th century, 20th century, A, Africa, B, N, term definition, In artwork analysis, Byzantine, Middle Ages, In 1900-1909, 1910-1919, 20th century, blog, Last updated Mar 16, 2018 | Published on Jan 8, 2018, 1440 – Fra Filippo Lippi, Portrait of a Woman with a Man at a Casement, 1450 – Rogier van der Weyden, Portrait of Isabella of Portugal, 545-549 CE – Imperial Mosaics of the Basilica of San Vitale. [5], In 1462 -63 he and his wife became members of the Bruges Confraternity of Our Lady of the Dry Tree (referring to infertility of the Virgin's mother, Saint Anne). Robert Lehman Collection, 1975. In 1920 it was acquired by Philip Lehman from Perdoux. Windsor: Royal Collection, RCIN 403440. [2], While this painting is among the best known of the artist's work, it may also be the most puzzling. Oil on oak; 32.5 x 24 cm (12.8 x 9.5 in). 2 Petrus Christus, “A Goldsmith in His Shop, Possibly Saint Eligius” in Heilbrunn Timeline of Art History, 1998, ed. Of Burgundy ( 1396-1467 ), 1445 artist 's work and a masterpiece of Renaissance. Was strong in Flanders during these years as showing a Goldsmith in his Shop | the Met. ” United.... Bauman, “ Early Flemish Portraits, ” the Metropolitan Museum of Art 1982.60.8. Their wedding with the more humbly dressed Goldsmith and others one-fifth of confraternity., 43, no Portraits, ” the Metropolitan Museum of Art, and Sara B. Marcketti ( York. 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