Date of Award
Spring 5-10-2014
Degree Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Arts (MA)
Department
Art and Design
First Advisor
John R. Decker
Second Advisor
Maria Gindhart
Third Advisor
Nick Wilding
Abstract
Hans Memling’s polyptych, Earthly Vanity and Divine Salvation, presents many art historical issues. In my thesis, I have addressed the scholarly debate about the original construction of the currently separated six extant panels of this work. I have also attempted to put this object in its original context by considering contemporary religious movements and painting customs, identifying the patron and examining the artist, and exploring themes within the imagery in the framework of Early Modern devotional practice.
DOI
https://doi.org/10.57709/5508149
Recommended Citation
Piorko, Megan, "Nothing Good without Pain: Hans Memling's Earthly Vanity and Divine Salvation." Thesis, Georgia State University, 2014.
doi: https://doi.org/10.57709/5508149