Artwork
Sybilla von Aich, born Reidt, with four daughters
Sybilla von Aich, born Reidt, with four daughters is an oil painting by the Northern Renaissance artist Bartholomaeus Bruyn the Elder. It dates from 1520 and is held in the collection of the Bavarian State Painting Collections.
About this work
Overview
This oil painting, created by Bartholomäus Bruyn the Elder in 1520, depicts a woman and her four daughters in formal attire against a dark background. The work is a representative example of Northern Renaissance portraiture.
Subject & Meaning
The subjects, Sybilla von Aich and her daughters, are shown dressed in black and white, conveying a sense of solemnity and piety. The painting is categorized as a religious genre painting, suggesting a devotional or symbolic context.
Technique & Style
The painting adheres to the conventions of portraiture during the German Renaissance, characterized by formal and serious depictions. The use of oil paint allows for detailed rendering of the subjects' clothing and accessories.
History & Provenance
The painting is now part of the Alte Pinakothek collection. Created by a leading portraitist in Cologne, it reflects the artistic traditions of the Northern Renaissance.
Artist & collection
Artist
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.
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