Who painted Portrait of a mother (the daughter is overpainted)?

Portrait of a mother (the daughter is overpainted) was painted by Bartholomaeus Bruyn the Elder in 1552.

Where can I see Portrait of a mother (the daughter is overpainted)?

Portrait of a mother (the daughter is overpainted) is held by Bavarian State Painting Collections.

What movement is Portrait of a mother (the daughter is overpainted)?

Portrait of a mother (the daughter is overpainted) is associated with Northern Renaissance.

Artwork

Portrait of a mother (the daughter is overpainted)

Bartholomaeus Bruyn the Elder , 1552

Portrait of a mother (the daughter is overpainted) is an oil painting by the Northern Renaissance artist Bartholomaeus Bruyn the Elder. It dates from 1552 and is held in the collection of the Bavarian State Painting Collections.

About this work

Overview

Created in 1552, *Portrait of a Mother (the daughter is overpainted)* is an oil painting by Bartholomaeus Bruyn the Elder, a prominent figure in Cologne's German Renaissance portrait scene.

Subject & Meaning

The painting originally depicted a mother but was altered with the overpainting of a daughter, obscuring the mother's features. The subject, a woman in noble attire (white head covering, black dress, necklace, and ring), conveys a sense of wealth or nobility, hinted at by the dark background and a crest on the left.

Technique & Style

Characteristic of 16th-century Northern Renaissance portraiture, the work showcases Bruyn's skill in oil painting, evident in the detailed rendering of the subject's attire and accessories against a somber backdrop.

History & Provenance

Housed in the Alte Pinakothek, the painting is part of Bruyn's oeuvre that includes both religious and secular works, reflecting his versatility as a leading portraitist of his time in Cologne.

Context

Within the broader Northern Renaissance, this piece sits alongside other works of the period in the Alte Pinakothek, offering insight into the artistic and social nuances of 16th-century Germany.

Legacy

While specific influence or notable exhibitions of this work are not highlighted, it contributes to the understanding of Bruyn's contribution to the German Renaissance and the evolution of portraiture during this era.

Artist & collection

Artist

Bartholomaeus Bruyn the Elder

Bartholomäus Bruyn (1493–1555), usually called Barthel Bruyn or Barthel Bruyn the Elder, was a German Renaissance painter active in Cologne. He painted altarpieces and portraits, and was Cologne's foremost portrait painter of his day.

Museum

Bavarian State Painting Collections

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