- Description
- A late 15th-century medieval fresco (chalk painting / kalkmaleri) depicting Saint William of Æbelholt (also known as William of Paris), a French-born Augustinian abbot and monastic reformer in Denmark. The saint is depicted in monastic vestments, wearing a tonsure, and holding a book in his right hand (symbolizing his theological wisdom and famous letter collection) and a burning torch in his left hand (symbolizing his missionary enlightenment and monastic reforms). The fresco is part of the extensive vault decorations attributed to the workshop of the anonymous master artist known as the Master of Elmelunde (Elmelundemesteren). Location: Vault of the nave in Fanefjord Church (Fanefjord Kirke), Møn island, Denmark.
- Source file
- St William of Æbelholt tapestry.webp
- Creator
- Workshop of the Elmelunde Master (Elmelundemesteren)
- Credit
- https://thestationofthecross.com/saintsandseasons/st-william-of-ebelholt/
- Date
- circa 1450–1500 (late 15th century)
