Saint Cosme

Cosme and Damian are known as the physician saints and they can be easily recognized by the box of ointment that is held in their hands as their symbol. In the III century, both physicians disseminated Christianity by providing free medical attention.

The Maestro de Perea was given that name since there were no documents to reveal his real name. He was an artist essential to the understanding development of the Spanish Flemish style found in the territory of the Crown of Aragon. Gothic, Flemish and Italian elements are fused in Saint Cosme, as can be observed in this painting. With this mixture of styles, an artistic movement is created that stands out due to the ornamentation present in the brocade of the clothing, as well as in the repoussé found in the background of the work.