Who painted Berglandschaft mit Einsiedler, Engeln, Tod und Teufel?

Berglandschaft mit Einsiedler, Engeln, Tod und Teufel was painted by Albert Welti in 1908.

Where can I see Berglandschaft mit Einsiedler, Engeln, Tod und Teufel?

Berglandschaft mit Einsiedler, Engeln, Tod und Teufel is held by Kunsthaus Zürich.

What movement is Berglandschaft mit Einsiedler, Engeln, Tod und Teufel?

Berglandschaft mit Einsiedler, Engeln, Tod und Teufel is associated with Post-Impressionism.

Artwork

Berglandschaft mit Einsiedler, Engeln, Tod und Teufel

Albert Welti , 1908

Berglandschaft mit Einsiedler, Engeln, Tod und Teufel is a tempera painting by the Post-Impressionist artist Albert Welti. It dates from 1908 and is held in the collection of the Kunsthaus Zürich.

About this work

Overview

Created in 1908, this tempera work by Swiss artist Albert Welti presents a stark mountain scene populated by a small group of symbolic figures.

Created in 1908, this tempera work by Swiss artist Albert Welti presents a stark mountain scene populated by a small group of symbolic figures. The composition balances a rugged, cool‑toned landscape with striking accents of red and yellow, drawing attention to a solitary white‑robed hermit positioned at the foreground. The painting is part of the post‑impressionist current and is currently held by the Kunsthaus Zürich.

Subject & Meaning

The canvas juxtaposes natural and supernatural elements: a solitary anchorite stands amid a bleak terrain, while ethereal angels, a personified Death, and a demonic figure occupy the surrounding space. These contrasting presences suggest a meditation on isolation, spiritual struggle, and the coexistence of salvation and peril within a remote, unforgiving environment.

Technique & Style

Welti employed tempera, a medium that allows for fine, visible brushwork and a matte surface. The artist layered pigments in blues, grays, and muted earth tones, punctuated by vivid red and yellow highlights that enhance depth and movement. The texture achieved through the medium contributes to a tactile sense of the rocky landscape and the figures' spectral qualities.

History & Provenance

The painting entered the collection of the Kunsthaus Zürich shortly after its completion, reflecting the institution’s interest in early twentieth‑century Swiss art. Since its acquisition, it has been displayed as an example of Welti’s engagement with dreamlike and allegorical subjects, remaining a documented part of the museum’s holdings.