Who painted Badestube (Kopie nach)?

Badestube (Kopie nach) was painted by Artus Wolffort in 1621.

Where can I see Badestube (Kopie nach)?

Badestube (Kopie nach) is held by Bavarian State Painting Collections.

Artwork

Badestube (Kopie nach)

Badestube (Kopie nach) is an unspecified painting by Artus Wolffort. It dates from 1621 and is held in the collection of the Bavarian State Painting Collections.

About this work

Overview

Created around 1621, *Badestube (Kopie nach)* is an oil painting by the Flemish artist Artus Wolffort. Though Wolffort is chiefly remembered for his religious and mythological narratives, this work presents a domestic interior in which a group of partially clothed figures occupy a dimly lit bathing chamber. The composition is held in the collection of the Alte Pinakothek in Munich.

Subject & Meaning

The scene captures a quiet, intimate moment within a communal bath. Central to the picture is a woman being washed by another attendant, while surrounding figures sit, stand, or kneel, absorbed in personal tasks. The work conveys a sense of private contemplation rather than overt narrative, inviting viewers to observe everyday ritual.

Technique & Style

Wolffort employs pronounced chiaroscuro, juxtaposing deep shadows with illuminated flesh to model the bodies and suggest volume. The subdued lighting creates a atmospheric depth, guiding the eye from the central washing action outward to the surrounding participants. The brushwork remains detailed, emphasizing the textures of skin and stone.

History & Provenance

The painting is a copy after an earlier composition, a practice common among 17th‑century artists to disseminate popular subjects. It entered the Alte Pinakothek’s holdings during the museum’s early acquisitions, where it remains part of the Flemish Baroque collection.

Artist & collection

Artist

Artus Wolffort

Artus Wolffort, Artus Wolffaert or Artus Wolffaerts (1581–1641) was a Flemish painter known mainly for his history paintings depicting religious and mythological scenes.