Master of the Oswald legend

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A late Gothic painter who worked in Styria around 1470/1480 is known as the master of the Oswald legend . The artist, who is not known by name, got his emergency name after his four surviving pictures of a high altar in St. Oswald in Eisenerz (Styria) . These depict scenes from the legend of St. Oswald . Today they are in the Belvedere in Vienna. The style of the master shows an influence by the master of the Viennese Schottenaltar .

Works (selection)

  • Master of the Oswaldlegende , Oswaldlegende, around 1470/1480, Österreichische Galerie Belvedere , Vienna:
    • Coronation of St. Oswald . Inv. No. 4852
    • Alms donation of St. Oswald . Inv. No. 4947
    • Transfer of the bones of St. Oswald . Inv. No. 4946
    • Martyrdom of St. Oswald in battle . Inv. No. 4852
  • Other works ascribed to the master of the legend of Oswald are in Brno as well as in private ownership.

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personal data
SURNAME Master of the Oswald legend
BRIEF DESCRIPTION late Gothic painter
DATE OF BIRTH 15th century
DATE OF DEATH 15th century or 16th century