Artwork
Hl. Albertus von Sizilien
Hl. Albertus von Sizilien is an unspecified painting by the Flemish Baroque painting artist Abraham van Diepenbeeck. It dates from 1635 and is held in the collection of the Alte Pinakothek. Created in 1635, the work titled *Hl.
About this work
Overview
Created in 1635, the work titled *Hl. Albertus von Sizilien* is an oil painting by the Antwerp‑based artist Abraham van Diepenbeeck. Executed during the height of the Flemish Baroque, the piece now belongs to the Alte Pinakothek’s holdings. It exemplifies the period’s devotional imagery, combining a restrained composition with a subtle play of light.
Subject & Meaning
The canvas presents a seated woman in a flowing robe cradling an infant, while a kneeling man in a heavy mantle reaches toward the child. Though the identities are not explicitly labeled, the grouping aligns with traditional representations of Saint Albert of Sicily and his familial or protective context, emphasizing piety and gentle guardianship.
Technique & Style
Van Diepenbeeck employs a muted chiaroscuro, allowing soft illumination to highlight the figures’ faces and hands against a blurred background. The woman’s garment is rendered with smooth, flowing folds, contrasting with the textured, weighty drapery of the man’s robe. This handling of light and surface reflects the Baroque interest in tactile realism and emotional intimacy.
History & Provenance
A native of the Dutch artistic tradition, van Diepenbeeck worked extensively in Antwerp, collaborating with local printers and maintaining connections to Peter Paul Rubens’s workshop. After remaining in private collections for centuries, the painting entered the Alte Pinakothek, where it is displayed as part of the museum’s Baroque European holdings.
Artist & collection
Artist
Abraham van Diepenbeeck (9 May 1596 (baptised) – between May and September 1675) was a Dutch painter, draftsman, glass painter, print maker and tapestry designer who worked most of his active career in Antwerp.
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