Who painted Maria mit dem Kind (zugeschrieben)?

Maria mit dem Kind (zugeschrieben) was painted by Barthel Beham in 1536.

Where can I see Maria mit dem Kind (zugeschrieben)?

Maria mit dem Kind (zugeschrieben) is held by Bavarian State Painting Collections.

What movement is Maria mit dem Kind (zugeschrieben)?

Maria mit dem Kind (zugeschrieben) is associated with Mannerism.

Artwork

Maria mit dem Kind (zugeschrieben)

Barthel Beham , 1536

Maria mit dem Kind (zugeschrieben) is an unspecified painting by the Mannerist artist Barthel Beham. It dates from 1536 and is held in the collection of the Bavarian State Painting Collections. Created in 1536, this small religious panel is attributed to the German Renaissance artist Bartolomeus Beham.

About this work

Overview

Created in 1536, this small religious panel is attributed to the German Renaissance artist Bartolomeus Beham. It depicts a mother nursing an infant, a motif common in devotional imagery, and is part of the collection of the Alte Pinakothek in Munich.

Subject & Meaning

The central figure is a woman with long reddish hair, calmly cradling a child whose head is encircled by a faint halo, indicating sanctity. The intimate act of breastfeeding underscores themes of nurturing, divine motherhood, and the human aspect of holy figures.

Technique & Style

Rendered in oil on panel, the work shows Beham’s precise draftsmanship and delicate handling of light. The contrast between the dark cloak and the luminous skin, together with the soft modeling of the infant’s cloth, creates a quiet, three‑dimensional presence.

History & Provenance

The painting entered the Alte Pinakothek’s holdings in the 19th century, though its early ownership remains undocumented. Attribution to Bartolomeus Beham is based on stylistic parallels with his signed works from the same period.