Master of Lourinhã

As a master of Lourinhã (Portuguese Mestre da Lourinhã ) an unnamed famous Portuguese painter is referred to at the beginning of the 16th century.

Naming

The Master of Lourinhã received his Notnamen by his pictures, because the Misericordia today are to be found in Lourinhã near Lisbon in the Santa Casa.

Style and meaning

Beginning of the 16th century witnessed Portugal under King Manuel I. a sometimes referred to as the golden Manueline era economic and cultural prosperity. The paintings of the masters of Lourinhã be counted among the best examples of painting this time of the early Renaissance in Portugal and are a significant example of a influenced by Flemish painting their time Portuguese painting.

The Master of Lourinhã belongs to the so-called Luso- Flemish school of painting. Under this grouping are in the history of art in Portugal working Flemish painters of the 15th and 16th centuries such as the also active near Lisbon in Évora Hieronymitenmönch free Carlos and further inspired by the aesthetic and technical innovations of the Flemish painting their time Portuguese painter such as Francisco Henriques and their successors combined.

Works (selection)

  • John the Baptist in the wilderness. Museu da Santa Casa da Misericordia since Lourinhã
  • Apostle John on the Isle of Patmos. Museu da Santa Casa da Misericordia since Lourinhã
  • Sending of the apostles John and James. Museu Nacional de Arte Antiga. Lisbon
  • James and the Magician Hermogenes. Museu Nacional de Arte Antiga, Lisbon
  • The St. James with an Augustinian nun. ( Write-up) Private property

Pictures

Master of Lourinhã: Apostle John on the island of Patmos

Master of Lourinhã: sending of the apostles John and James.

Master of Lourinhã: James and the Magician Hermogenes

Master of Lourinhã: The Saint James with an Augustinian nun

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