Artwork
Enthauptung Johannes des Täufers
Enthauptung Johannes des Täufers is an unspecified painting by the Rococo painting artist Carlo Carlone. It dates from 1730 and is held in the collection of the Bavarian State Painting Collections.
About this work
Overview
Enthauptung Johannes des Täufers is a 1730 painting by Carlo Innocenzo Carlone, an Italian artist active in the Holy Roman Empire. It is a religious scene held in the Alte Pinakothek.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a dramatic scene of multiple figures in a dimly lit interior. A woman in white stands beside a prone figure, surrounded by onlookers displaying concern or anger. Ghostly apparitions float above, and a broken column is visible in the background.
Technique & Style
Carlone employed chiaroscuro, using strong contrasts between light and shadow to create a sense of depth. This technique gives the figures a three-dimensional appearance, drawing attention to specific faces and hands.
Context
The work reflects the Rococo style, characterized by its decorative and dynamic qualities.
Artist & collection
Artist
Carlo Innocenzo Carlone or Carloni (1686–1775) was an Italian painter and engraver, active especially in the Holy Roman Empire.
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