European Painting before 1900, Johnson Collection The Death of Saint Alexis Early 16th century Attributed to the Master of Alkmaar (Cornelis Buys?), Netherlandish (active Alkmaar and Haarlem), active c. 1490 - c. 1520 Oil on panel Currently not on view Cat. 351 John G. Johnson Collection, 1917 |
LabelIn the foreground, Roman emperors Arcadius and Honorius and Pope Innocent I examine the autobiography of Saint Alexis, a fourth-century nobleman who lived in secrecy and poverty under the stairs of his own house. In the background, the family mourns the dead saint, whose true identity has just been revealed. |
