Ursula in Bruges. An approach to the Memling Shrine

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Second edition: revised and enlarged. “Ursula in Bruges. An Approach to the Memling Shrine” provides a concise, illustrated introduction to the famous Shrine of St. Ursula by Hans Memling, housed in the Sint-Janshospitaal in Bruges. Lori Van Biervliet explains the historical background of the St. Ursula legend, examines the narrative scenes on the shrine panels, and situates the work within Memling’s artistic context and Bruges’ late-medieval devotional culture. The guide is written for visitors and students of Flemish art.