Oil on panel
Spain, end of 15th century
School of Burgos / Fray Alonso de Zamora, probably identical with ‘Maestro de Ameyugo’ or ‘Maestro de Oña’ (f. c. 1476-1520) – Spanish artist, active in Oña (Burgos)
With a certificate by José Gudiol, Instituto Amatller de Arte Hispanico, Barcelona, dated 06/12/1979; here, attributed to Maestro de Ameyugo
Dimensions: 76 x 47 cm
Frame: 89 x 60 cm
Good condition
Depiction of a miracle scene with San Miguel and a pilgrim at Monte Gargano 
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The transmitted manifestations of the Archangel Michael are considered the first and most famous in the Western World and still give cause to many pilgrimages to the Monte Gargano in Apulia, where there is one of the most important sanctuaries of Michael in Europe.

The present panel depicts a miracle scene with San Miguel and a pilgrim at Monte Gargano and is a typical example of the School of Burgos. Following Flemish painting, that deeply influenced Castilian painters in the late 15th century, the present composition is characterized through its fine modeling of the figures, their staggered arrangement and the delicate depth effects of the landscape, requiring a solid knowledge of the perspective.

There has been much speculation about the attribution of the panel; altogether, it can reasonably be concluded that the anonymous painter must have been a representative of the School of Burgos. An early certificate by José Gudiol, Instituto Amatller de Arte Hispanico, Barcelona, dated 06.12.1979, states an artist named ‘Maestro de Ameyugo’, who is probably identical with the ‘Maestro de Oña’ or Fray Alonso de Zamora. This painter was first mentioned among documents of the Benedictine monastery of Oña in 17.02.1476. it is assumed that this painter owned a workshop in Oña and was regularly commissioned for works on behalf of the monastery.

More recent comparisons with the paintings by Diego de la Cruz (f. 1482-1500) and other works from the Museum of Burgos have also proven that our panel must have been painted by an artist active within the School of Burgos.

José Gudiol also states in his certificate that the panel probably belonged to an important predella of the collection Strauss, USA.

Condition:
The panel is in good condition, consistent with age and use. The paint surface shows abrasions especially in the lower half. Moreover, there are a number of tension cracks throughout, caused by the wooden painting underground. Inspection under UV light reveals scattered areas of retouching especially to the craquelured parts. The panel measures 76 x 47 cm and the frame 89 x 60 cm. (cbo) 

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