Who painted Donor portrait with Saint Peter?

Donor portrait with Saint Peter was painted by Adriaen Isenbrandt in 1525.

Where can I see Donor portrait with Saint Peter?

Donor portrait with Saint Peter is held by Gemäldegalerie Berlin.

What movement is Donor portrait with Saint Peter?

Donor portrait with Saint Peter is associated with Northern Renaissance.

Artwork

Donor portrait with Saint Peter

Adriaen Isenbrandt , 1525

Donor portrait with Saint Peter is a paint painting by the Northern Renaissance artist Adriaen Isenbrandt. It dates from 1525 and is held in the collection of the Gemäldegalerie Berlin.

About this work

Overview

The painting 'Donor portrait with Saint Peter' is a work by Adriaen Isenbrandt, created around 1525. It is an example of a devotional painting from the transition period between Early Netherlandish and Northern Renaissance art.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts a donor, dressed in dark clothing with a fur-trimmed cloak, praying alongside Saint Peter, who is identified by his red robe and white cross. The donor's serious expression and downward gaze convey a sense of reverence.

Technique & Style

The artist's use of a dark background highlights the figures in the foreground, creating a sense of depth. The conservative style of the painting reflects the traditional devotional art produced by Isenbrandt's workshop.

History & Provenance

The painting is now held in the Gemäldegalerie Berlin, a testament to its significance in the art historical canon.

Artist & collection

Artist

Adriaen Isenbrandt

Adriaen Isenbrandt or Adriaen Ysenbrandt (between 1480 and 1490 – July 1551) was a painter in Bruges, in the final years of Early Netherlandish painting, and the first of the Dutch and Flemish Renaissance painting of the Northern…