Who painted Rehlinger-Diptychon: Die acht Kinder des Konrad Rehlinger?

Rehlinger-Diptychon: Die acht Kinder des Konrad Rehlinger was painted by Bernhard Strigel in 1517.

Where can I see Rehlinger-Diptychon: Die acht Kinder des Konrad Rehlinger?

Rehlinger-Diptychon: Die acht Kinder des Konrad Rehlinger is held by Bavarian State Painting Collections.

What movement is Rehlinger-Diptychon: Die acht Kinder des Konrad Rehlinger?

Rehlinger-Diptychon: Die acht Kinder des Konrad Rehlinger is associated with Northern Renaissance.

Artwork

Rehlinger-Diptychon: Die acht Kinder des Konrad Rehlinger

Bernhard Strigel , 1517

Rehlinger-Diptychon: Die acht Kinder des Konrad Rehlinger is a wood painting by the Northern Renaissance artist Bernhard Strigel. It dates from 1517 and is held in the collection of the Bavarian State Painting Collections.

About this work

Overview

The *Rehlinger-Diptychon: Die acht Kinder des Konrad Rehlinger*, created in 1517 by Bernhard Strigel, is a wooden panel painting depicting the eight children of Konrad Rehlinger. This work exemplifies the Northern Renaissance style, characteristic of the Swabian school.

Subject & Meaning

Contrary to its title, the painting portrays seven figures, not eight, comprising both adults and children. The subjects are attire in period clothing, with adults in dark red robes and children in lighter hues, conveying a sense of familial unity and status. The inclusion of armor elements (helmet and gloves) held by the boys may symbolize lineage or future roles.

Technique & Style

Strigel's technique in this work features calm, serious facial expressions, smooth skin textures, and simple jewelry details, all set against a subdued background with a faint red curtain and a miniature landscape. The composition reflects the Northern Renaissance's attention to detail and realism.

History & Provenance

Commissioned in 1517 for Konrad Rehlinger, the diptych is now part of the Alte Pinakothek's collection. Strigel, born circa 1461 in Memmingen, was a favored artist of Emperor Maximilian I, known for his portraits and historical scenes.

Context

As a product of the Swabian school within the Northern Renaissance, this diptych reflects the era's emphasis on portraiture and family legacy. Strigel's association with Emperor Maximilian I further situates the work within the aristocratic and noble patronage common during this period.

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…

Museum

Bavarian State Painting Collections

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