The St. Christopher Altarpiece
GPTKB entity
Statements (39)
Predicate | Object |
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gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:statue
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gptkbp:art_movement |
Renaissance art
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gptkbp:art_style |
use of light and shadow
layering of paint recognized as a masterpiece of Northern Renaissance art characteristic of Memling's style |
gptkbp:artist |
gptkb:Hans_Memling
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gptkbp:artistic_influence |
influenced later Flemish painters
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gptkbp:artistic_legacy |
15th century art
Memling's legacy in altarpiece design |
gptkbp:collection |
gptkb:Memling_Museum
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gptkbp:color |
vibrant colors
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gptkbp:commissioned |
the Brotherhood of St. Christopher
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gptkbp:cultural_heritage |
part of Belgian cultural heritage
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gptkbp:cultural_impact |
remains a significant work in art history
Flemish art of the 15th century |
gptkbp:dimensions |
approximately 2.5 meters high
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gptkbp:exhibition |
exhibited in various art museums
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gptkbp:features |
detailed landscape background
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gptkbp:historical_context |
created during the height of Bruges' prosperity
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gptkbp:historical_significance |
reflects religious devotion of the time
important example of Memling's work |
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
The St. Christopher Altarpiece
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gptkbp:influence |
inspired later depictions of St. Christopher
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gptkbp:inspiration |
inspired by earlier works of art
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gptkbp:location |
gptkb:Hospital_of_St._John,_Bruges
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gptkbp:medium |
oil on wood
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gptkbp:notable_products |
depiction of Christ as a child
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gptkbp:restoration |
underwent restoration in the 20th century
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gptkbp:significance |
depicts the patron saint of travelers
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gptkbp:style |
gptkb:Northern_Renaissance
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gptkbp:subject |
gptkb:St._Christopher
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gptkbp:symbolism |
represents faith and safety
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gptkbp:symbolizes |
symbolizes protection during travel
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gptkbp:technique |
panel painting
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gptkbp:was_a_patron_of |
the city of Bruges
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gptkbp:year_created |
c. 1470
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gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Johannes_Grünewald
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gptkbp:bfsLayer |
5
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