Artwork
Das Kind Jesu
Das Kind Jesu is an unspecified painting by the Rococo painting artist Balthasar Augustin Albrecht. It dates from 1726 and is held in the collection of the Bavarian State Painting Collections.
About this work
Overview
Das Kind Jesu is a 1726 painting by Balthasar Augustin Albrecht, currently housed at the Alte Pinakothek.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a central infant, possibly representing the Christ child, surrounded by three other babies, all dressed in dark robes and seated on a cloud. The central figure's outstretched arm may signify a gesture of blessing or welcome.
Technique & Style
The work is characterized by a soft, gentle rendering of the infants, achieved through detailed depiction of their skin texture and clothing folds. A dark background enhances the figures' visibility.
Artist & collection
Artist
Balthasar Augustin Albrecht (1687–1765) was an artist, born in Berg.
Die Taube des Heiligen Geistes mit blumenstreuenden Engeln (und Werkstatt)
Maria mit Kind und Johannesknaben
Schlafender Jesusknabe mit Engeln (Nachfolger)
Genius of Transience
Zwei Genien mit Bruthenne
Maria in der Glorie
Nativity
Madonna mit dem Schleier (Kopie nach)
Geburt Christi (Art des)
Flucht nach Ägypten (?)
Danae im Goldregen