Engebrechtsz, Cornelis
St. Cecilia and her Fiancé
1518-20
Oak panel, diameter:
24 cm
Museum of Fine Arts,
Budapest
Tondos
such as this were usually hung in bedrooms, so the portraits may be of
a couple who commissioned the painting. The swords could refer to
Valerian and Cecilia's martyrdom, but the bird and other features may
have more to do with the contemporary couple's relationship.
More of St.
Cecilia
Source: Web Gallery of Art