Artwork
Erminia unter den Hirten
Erminia unter den Hirten is an unspecified painting by the Early Baroque Italian artist Bernardo Cavallino. It dates from 1650 and is held in the collection of the Bavarian State Painting Collections.
About this work
Overview
Erminia unter den Hirten is a painting by Bernardo Cavallino, created around 1650. It is an example of early Baroque Italian art and is held in the Alte Pinakothek.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a scene with a woman in a blue cloak, an old man, and a child. The woman reaches out to them, while the man gazes down at the child, who is on the ground. A dark forest and castle are visible in the background.
Technique & Style
Cavallino's use of chiaroscuro, a strong contrast between light and dark, brings the figures to the forefront. The woman's cloak and the man's rough clothes are highlighted against the dim background, creating a sense of depth.
History & Provenance
Cavallino, influenced by Massimo Stanzione, Andrea Vaccaro, and Anthony van Dyck, blended elements of Caravaggio's tenebrism with the emotive qualities of Roman Baroque statuary in his work.
Artist & collection
Artist
Bernardo Cavallino (25 August 1616 – 1656) was an Italian painter and draughtsman.
