Who painted Jorg Zörer’s Wife (?)?

Jorg Zörer’s Wife (?) was painted by Christoph Amberger in 1531.

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Jorg Zörer’s Wife (?) is held by Museo del Prado.

What movement is Jorg Zörer’s Wife (?)?

Jorg Zörer’s Wife (?) is associated with Mannerism.

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Artwork

Jorg Zörer’s Wife (?)

Christoph Amberger , 1531

Jorg Zörer’s Wife (?) is an oil painting by the Mannerist artist Christoph Amberger. It dates from 1531 and is held in the collection of the Museo del Prado. The painting 'Jorg Zörer's Wife (?

About this work

This painting shows a woman in a white cap and dark dress, holding a small white cloth in one hand and a flower in the other.

This painting shows a woman in a white cap and dark dress, holding a small white cloth in one hand and a flower in the other. Her face is pale, with a serious expression and dark eyebrows. The background is a dark, wood-paneled wall with faded gold tones.

The numbers at the top read "MDXXXI" (1531) and "Ætatis XXVIII" (age 28), hinting she was 28 when painted. The flower in her hand looks like a small white daisy.

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Overview

The painting 'Jorg Zörer's Wife (?)' is a 16th-century portrait created by Christoph Amberger in 1531 using oil paint on panel. It is now part of the Museo del Prado's collection in Madrid.

Subject & Meaning

The portrait depicts a 28-year-old woman, shown with a serious expression, wearing a white cap and dark dress, and holding a small white cloth and a flower, possibly a daisy. The numerals on the painting indicate her age at the time of the portrait.

Technique & Style

Amberger's work is characterized by its use of chiaroscuro, with light and shadow creating depth. The portrait is executed in a mannerist style, with attention to capturing the subject's individual likeness.

History & Provenance

Christoph Amberger, a pupil of Hans Holbein, was a painter from Augsburg. The painting is dated 1531 and is now held in the Museo del Prado.

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Artist

Christoph Amberger

Christoph Amberger (c. 1505 – 1562) was a painter of Augsburg in the sixteenth century, a disciple of Hans Holbein, his principal work being the history of Joseph in twelve pictures.