"A Goldsmith in His Shop"
1449
Oil on wood
Flemish
Northern Renaissance
According to the textbook, this painting is about Saint Eligius sitting in his stall, showing an elegantly attired couple a section of rings. The scales are a symbol for justice and the bride's dress is a symbol of chastity. Apparently it is viewed in a religious context as well as more of a vocational context.
The special attention to detail of the little objects in the background are evidence of applied naturalism. The convex mirror enhances the illusion of reality.
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