MEMLING, Hans (*ca. 1440, Seligenstadt, d. 1494, Brügge) Allegory mit einem Virgin 1479-80 Öl auf Eichenplatte, 38,3 x 31,9 cm Musée Jacquemart-André, Paris dieses ziemlich rätselhafte Gemälde wurde kürzlich eingehend untersucht, so dass wir eine solidere Beurteilung sowohl hinsichtlich seiner Authentizität als auch der Bedeutung der Darstellung wagen können. Zunächst ist festzustellen, dass der oberste Teil der Landschaft vollständig überstrichen ist und somit keinen Teil der Interpretation bilden kann. Der Fels mit der Jungfrau und den Löwen ist jedoch noch in einem recht guten, ursprünglichen Zustand
3276 x 4004 px | 27,7 x 33,9 cm | 10,9 x 13,3 inches | 300dpi
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MEMLING, Hans (b. ca. 1440, Seligenstadt, d. 1494, Bruges) Allegory with a Virgin 1479-80 Oil on oak panel, 38, 3 x 31, 9 cm Musée Jacquemart-André, Paris This rather enigmatic painting has been studied in depth recently, enabling us to venture a more solidly based judgement regarding both its authenticity and the significance of the representation. It should be noted at the outset that the topmost part of the landscape has been entirely overpainted and can thus form no part of the interpretation. The rock with the virgin and the lions are, however, still in a fairly good, original condition. A young woman is shown standing in a giant piece of amethyst. She is wearing a violet-brown Burgundian dress and her hands are crossed level with her lap on a point of the crystal. This characteristically chaste pose is further emphasised by her downward gaze. Two lions, with golden shields attached to their bodies, stand threateningly on either side of a small stream that springs from the rocks and carries gemstones and coral in its current. Because of its colour, amethyst is associated with the violet, the emblem of humility and virginity. The lions are clearly intended as guards and so their shields are military rather than heraldic in function. The spring represents the Water of Life and the gemstones are a reference to Paradise. The image can thus be interpreted as an allegory of the strength of Virginity or Purity, which leads to eternal life. The city in the left distance is influenced to a large extent by the Brussels St Sebastian. This may be attributed almost certainly to the restorer. --- Keywords: -------------- Author: MEMLING, Hans Title: Allegory with a Virgin Time-line: 1451-1500 School: Flemish Form: painting Type: religious
