Artwork
Ein Engel verheisst der Frau des Manoah einen Sohn
Ein Engel verheisst der Frau des Manoah einen Sohn is an unspecified painting by the Early Baroque Italian artist Antonio Balestra. It dates from 1715 and is held in the collection of the Bavarian State Painting Collections.
About this work
Overview
Ein Engel verheisst der Frau des Manoah einen Sohn is a 1715 painting by Antonio Balestra, held at the Alte Pinakothek.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a scene from the biblical story of Samson, showing an angel announcing the birth of a son to the wife of Manoah. Three winged figures, two women and a child, are the main subjects, with the child holding a string and the women gazing upwards.
Technique & Style
The artist's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth, with a dark background and light falling on the central figures. The figures are rendered in flowing robes and simple tunics, with an emphasis on capturing a serene and wondrous mood through the interplay of light and shadow.
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