Artwork

L’Ange thuriféraire vêtu d’une tunique jaune

L’Ange thuriféraire vêtu d’une tunique jaune, by Bernhard Strigel, oil, 1520
L’Ange thuriféraire vêtu d’une tunique jaune, by Bernhard Strigel, oil, 1520

L’Ange thuriféraire vêtu d’une tunique jaune is an oil painting by the Northern Renaissance artist Bernhard Strigel. It dates from 1520 and is held in the collection of the Louvre Abu Dhabi.

About this work

Overview

L’Ange thuriféraire vêtu d’une tunique jaune is a 1520 oil painting by Bernhard Strigel, a German artist associated with the Swabian school.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts a kneeling angel in a yellow tunic and red cloak, holding a thurible. The angel's serene expression and the quiet atmosphere evoke a sense of contemplation, likely referencing a religious or spiritual theme.

Technique & Style

Strigel's use of chiaroscuro creates depth and volume, drawing attention to the angel's face and thurible. The intricate details of the angel's clothing and the thurible, including gold trim and decoration, demonstrate the artist's skill.

History & Provenance

Strigel worked under the patronage of Emperor Maximilian I and was part of a family of artists based in Memmingen. The painting is now held in the collection of Louvre Abu Dhabi.

Context

As a work of the Northern Renaissance, L’Ange thuriféraire vêtu d’une tunique jaune reflects the artistic and cultural trends of the time, characterized by a focus on detail and realism.

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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Museum

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