Why it matters
Saint Luke paints the Virgin and Child while a man behind him guides his hand: a self-portrait of van Heemskerck, symbolising inspiration and art as an intellectual pursuit.
Did you know?
- It was painted in 1532, just before his trip to Rome.
- He gave it to the Haarlem Guild of St. Luke.
- A 2020 examination showed it was originally two panels joined after his death.
Based on the Wikipedia article Saint Luke Painting the Virgin (Heemskerck) (CC BY-SA 4.0).
