Saint Candidus (Ayne Bru) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Saint Candidus |
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| Artist | Ayne Bru |
| Year | 1502–1507 |
| Type | Oil, stucco reliefs and gold leaf on wood |
| Dimensions | 182 cm × 88 cm (72 in × 35 in) |
| Location | Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya, Barcelona |
Saint Candidus is a famous painting by an artist named Ayne Bru. You can see this artwork at the National Art Museum of Catalonia in Barcelona, Spain. It shows a brave knight standing tall.
What the Painting Shows
This painting features a knight dressed in dark armor. He carries a shield, a halberd (a type of spear), and a sword. Over his armor, he wears a green tabard, which is like a short coat, lined with fur. He also has a purple stole and a red cap. On his cap, there's a medal with a picture of Christ.
This knight is Saint Candidus. He was a warrior who belonged to the Theban legion. He was martyred, meaning he died for his beliefs, along with another saint named Maurice.
History of the Painting
The painting of Saint Candidus was once part of a very large altarpiece. An altarpiece is a big artwork that sits behind the altar in a church. This one was in the monastery of Sant Cugat del Vallès. Another famous painting, Martyrdom of Saint Cucuphas, was also part of the same altarpiece.
About the Artist: Ayne Bru
Ayne Bru was a very important painter during a time called the Catalan Cinquecento. This was a period of great art in Catalonia, around the early 1500s. Ayne Bru came from Central Europe and learned his painting skills there. His art shows influences from Flemish culture and the beautiful art made in Venice during the late 1400s and early 1500s.
See also
In Spanish: San Cándido (Ayne Bru) para niños
