Who painted Speisung der Fünftausend?

Speisung der Fünftausend was painted by Anton Mozart in 1600.

Where can I see Speisung der Fünftausend?

Speisung der Fünftausend is held by Bavarian State Painting Collections.

What movement is Speisung der Fünftausend?

Speisung der Fünftausend is associated with Early Baroque Italian.

Artwork

Speisung der Fünftausend

Anton Mozart , 1600

Speisung der Fünftausend is an unspecified painting by the Early Baroque Italian artist Anton Mozart. It dates from 1600 and is held in the collection of the Bavarian State Painting Collections.

About this work

Overview

Speisung der Fünftausend is a 1600 painting by Anton Mozart, held at the Alte Pinakothek.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts the biblical scene of feeding the multitude, showing a crowded outdoor gathering around central figures, with people sitting, standing, or kneeling, and animals present.

Technique & Style

The artist employed chiaroscuro, using strong contrasts between light and dark to draw attention to key figures and actions in the foreground, creating a sense of depth and focus.

Context

The work is characterized by a rocky landscape with trees and a distant town or castle in the background, providing a naturalistic setting for the scene.