Antwerpener Maler, um 1530 Lot n° 255

MARY WITH THE CHILD AND THE HOLY BARBARA Oil on wood. 56 x 43.5 cm. In textile covered wooden frame. Seated figure of Mary turned to the left, whose child seems to float above her lap - only just she touches it with her hands, so that the child's hold seems motivated by another force. To the left of the group, St. Barbara with open book and richly decorated hair plaster, backed by a round tower, which is attributive to her and at the same time gives the picture its rare spatial vista. The present painting, although reminiscent of works by Bernard of Orley, is certainly to be given to a master in his circle, especially with regard to the faces and the ideal bridge of the nose. Rest. Provenance: Collection Prince Amaury de Merode, Château d'Everberg, Belgium, until 1980. Princess Marie-Claire Princesse de Croy, Château d'Everberg, Belgium, until 2000. European private collection. (1300163) (13) Antwerp painter, ca. 1530 THE VIRGIN AND CHRIST CHILD AND SAINT BARBARA Oil on panel. 56 x 43.5 cm. The present painting is reminiscent of works by Bernard von Orley, especially the faces and ideal bridges of the noses can certainly be attributed to a master of his circle. Restored. Provenance: Prince Amaury de Merode collection, Château d'Everberg, Belgium, until 1980. Princess Marie-Claire Princesse de Croy, Château d'Everberg, Belgium, until 2000. European private collection.