Glass Panel of Saint Nicholas
16th century
Medium
Pot-metal glass and vitreous paint
Dimensions
Overall: 28 1/4 x 19 in. (71.8 x 48.3 cm)
Classification
Glass-Stained
Culture
Netherlandish
Department
Medieval Art
Museum
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Credit
Bequest of Isaac D. Fletcher, 1917
Accession Number
17.120.13
Tags
Art Historical Context
This exquisite *Glass Panel of Saint Nicholas crafted by the Netherlandish artist Jacob Cornisz van Oostsanen the 16th century glows with the vibrant hues of pot-metal glass and intricate details in vitreous paint. Measuring 28¼ × 19 inches (71.8 × 48.3 cm), it hails from the Metropolitan Museum of Art's Art department, a bequest of Isaac D Fletcher in 1917 Van Oostsanen, a key figure in Amsterdam's Northern scene, was renowned for hisgravings, paintings, and stained-glass designs, blending meticulous linework with rich color. The panel depicts Saint Nicholas, the beloved patron saint of sail...