description St. George Altarpiece (Marçal de Sas, Valencia) Overview
The St. George Altarpiece attributed to Marcal de Sas is a large Valencian Gothic polyptych created around 1400 to 1410 and now held by the Victoria and Albert Museum in London. Its painted panels present episodes from the life and martyrdom of Saint George alongside other Christian figures and scenes. The work is important to viewers and scholars of medieval Iberian painting because it combines narrative detail, devotional function, and the international Gothic style practiced in Valencia.
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Who painted the St. George Altarpiece held by the V&A?
The St. George Altarpiece is attributed to Marçal de Sas (also written Marzal de Sax), a Valencian Gothic painter active around the late 14th and early 15th centuries. It is one of the most significant surviving works associated with this artist.
Where is the St. George Altarpiece displayed?
The altarpiece is held by the Victoria and Albert Museum in London. It is one of the major examples of Valencian Gothic painting in a public collection outside Spain.
When was the St. George Altarpiece created?
The altarpiece was created around 1400 to 1410, placing it in the International Gothic period. It reflects the style of late medieval Valencian painting, which blended local traditions with broader European Gothic influences.
What scenes are depicted on the St. George Altarpiece?
The painted panels present episodes from the life and martyrdom of Saint George alongside other Christian subjects. The polyptych format allowed multiple narrative scenes to be displayed across its various panels.
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