What movement is Portrait of Count Johann II, Count of Montfort and Rothenfels?

Portrait of Count Johann II, Count of Montfort and Rothenfels is associated with Northern Renaissance.

Artwork

Portrait of Count Johann II, Count of Montfort and Rothenfels

Portrait of Count Johann II, Count of Montfort and Rothenfels is an unspecified painting by the Northern Renaissance artist Bernhard Strigel. It dates from 1523 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Ireland.

About this work

Overview

The Portrait of Count Johann II, Count of Montfort and Rothenfels is a 1523 painting by Bernhard Strigel, a German artist associated with the Swabian school.

Subject & Meaning

The portrait depicts Count Johann II in ornate attire, holding keys and resting his hand on a hat adorned with a crown symbol, suggesting his status as a leader or official. The symbols and regalia imply a position of authority.

Technique & Style

The painting features a detailed representation of the count's clothing and accessories, set against a softly rendered landscape in muted blues and greens, characteristic of Strigel's style during the Northern Renaissance.

History & Provenance

Created in 1523, the painting is now held in the National Gallery of Ireland. The artist's name is inscribed on the frame, confirming its attribution to Bernhard Strigel.

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…