Saint Eloi in his workshop — Painting by Petrus Christus — Publisher: Editio-Service S.A., Geneva, no. D2 441-01-17

Description

Painting by Petrus Christus depicting Saint Eloi in his workshop, surrounded by two figures, with objects of goldsmithing and a mirror reflecting an urban scene. The reverse indicates that the work is an oil on wood (99 x 85 cm), dated 1449, from the Robert Lehman collection at the Metropolitan Museum of New York, and mentions the publisher Editio-Service S.A., Geneva. The description highlights Christus's innovation in blending religious scene and genre, with particular attention to material details.