Who painted Holy Family with Angels?

Holy Family with Angels was painted by Bernhard Strigel in 1510.

Where can I see Holy Family with Angels?

Holy Family with Angels is held by Kunsthistorisches Museum.

What movement is Holy Family with Angels?

Holy Family with Angels is associated with Northern Renaissance.

Artwork

Holy Family with Angels

Bernhard Strigel , 1510

Holy Family with Angels is an oil painting by the Northern Renaissance artist Bernhard Strigel. It dates from 1510 and is held in the collection of the Kunsthistorisches Museum.

About this work

Overview

The Holy Family with Angels is a 1510 oil painting by Bernhard Strigel, a prominent figure in the Swabian school of German painting.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts the Holy Family - Mary, Joseph, and the baby Jesus - surrounded by angels, conveying a sense of serenity and devotion. The figures are characterized by their attire and actions, with Mary holding Jesus, Joseph reading from a book, and angels engaging in musical activities.

Technique & Style

Strigel's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth, while his attention to detail is evident in the intricate folds of the figures' clothing and their subtle facial expressions. The painting exemplifies the Northern Renaissance style, marked by realism and a focus on detail.

History & Provenance

The painting is now held in the Kunsthistorisches Museum, having been created for a context that likely included locations such as Augsburg, Innsbruck, and Vienna, given Strigel's associations with Emperor Maximilian I and his work in these areas.

Artist & collection

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…