The Master is named after two wing panels illustrating the Legend of Saint Ursula (Bruges, Groeningemuseum), formerly in the convent of the Augustinian nuns in Bruges. He was active in Bruges in the last quarter of the 15th century. His works show the influence of Rogier van der Weyden and Memling.
Master of the Saint Ursula Legend (Bruges)
active last quarter of 15th century
Paintings by Master of the Saint Ursula Legend (Bruges)
Follower of the Master of the Saint Ursula Legend (Bruges)
The Virgin Mary is shown in close-up with the Christ Child cradled in one arm. She wears a purple dress, which now looks greyish, with turned back cuffs. Christ is balanced rather precariously on the shelf at the front, his limbs awkwardly splayed in a contorted pose, perhaps to display his genit...
Not on display