Artwork

Vertreibung der Händler aus dem Tempel

Vertreibung der Händler aus dem Tempel, by Christian Winck, unspecified, 1797
Vertreibung der Händler aus dem Tempel, by Christian Winck, unspecified, 1797

Vertreibung der Händler aus dem Tempel is an unspecified painting by the Biedermeier artist Christian Winck. It dates from 1797 and is held in the collection of the Bavarian State Painting Collections.

About this work

Overview

Vertreibung der Händler aus dem Tempel is a 1797 painting by Christian Winck, held at the Alte Pinakothek.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts a chaotic scene, likely the Expulsion of the Money Changers from the Temple, with multiple figures in distress within an interior space featuring columns and archways.

Technique & Style

The artist's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and turmoil, effectively conveying the emotions of the figures through contrasts of light and shadow.

Artist & collection

Portrait of Christian Winck

Artist

Christian Winck

Christian Winck (1738–1797) was a German artist.