Le Repas chez Simon le Pharisien
Jean Poyer·1500
Historical Context
Jean Poyer created Le Repas chez Simon le Pharisien around 1500. This work contributes to the broader European painting tradition of its period and region. The painter's style reflects the artistic currents and devotional practices of the time. Tempera on panel required careful preparation and a disciplined technique of hatched brushwork to build form and color — a demanding medium that rewarded the methodical workshop training standard in Renaissance painting practice.
Technical Analysis
Oil on panel with technique characteristic of European painting traditions. The composition and handling demonstrate the artist's training within a specific regional school.
