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Christ taking leave of his Mother

Bernhard Strigel , 1520

Christ taking leave of his Mother, by Bernhard Strigel, paint, 1520
Christ taking leave of his Mother, by Bernhard Strigel, paint, 1520

Christ taking leave of his Mother is a paint painting by the Northern Renaissance artist Bernhard Strigel. It dates from 1520 and is held in the collection of the Gemäldegalerie Berlin.

About this work

Overview

Christ taking leave of his Mother is a painting created by Bernhard Strigel around 1520. It is a work of the Northern Renaissance, executed in paint.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts a poignant scene of Jesus Christ bidding farewell to the Virgin Mary, surrounded by other female figures. The somber expressions and contemplative postures of the figures convey a sense of sorrow and introspection.

Technique & Style

Strigel's style is characterized by a serene and dignified representation of the figures, set against a detailed landscape featuring trees, a rocky path, and distant mountains. The use of color is subdued, with the red and white robes of the women providing a striking contrast.

History & Provenance

Bernhard Strigel was a German painter associated with the Swabian school, known for his work for Emperor Maximilian I and various commissions in Augsburg, Innsbruck, and Vienna. The painting is now held in the Gemäldegalerie Berlin.

Artist & collection

Portrait of Bernhard Strigel

Artist

Bernhard Strigel

Bernhard Strigel (c. 1461 – 4 May 1528) was a German portrait and historical painter of the Swabian school, the most important of a family of artists established at Memmingen. He was born at Memmingen and was probably a…

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