Who painted Coriolan lässt sich von seiner Familie bereden?

Coriolan lässt sich von seiner Familie bereden was painted by Christoph Schwarz in 1568.

Where can I see Coriolan lässt sich von seiner Familie bereden?

Coriolan lässt sich von seiner Familie bereden is held by Bavarian State Painting Collections.

What movement is Coriolan lässt sich von seiner Familie bereden?

Coriolan lässt sich von seiner Familie bereden is associated with Mannerism.

Artwork

Coriolan lässt sich von seiner Familie bereden

Christoph Schwarz , 1568

Coriolan lässt sich von seiner Familie bereden is an unspecified painting by the Mannerist artist Christoph Schwarz. It dates from 1568 and is held in the collection of the Bavarian State Painting Collections.

About this work

Overview

Christoph Schwarz’s 1568 oil painting, titled *Coriolan lässt sich von seiner Familie bereden*, is part of the collection of the Alte Pinakothek in Munich. The work presents a central seated figure surrounded by a group of attendants, set beneath a tented canopy with a distant landscape visible beyond.

Subject & Meaning

The composition centers on a dignified individual, likely a ruler or military leader, seated on a throne‑like chair while family members and advisors converse around him. The arrangement suggests a moment of counsel or negotiation, emphasizing themes of authority, loyalty, and the weight of familial counsel in decision‑making.

Technique & Style

Schwarz employs a muted yet varied palette to model space, using contrasts of light and shadow to give depth to the figures and their surroundings. The drapery of the robes is rendered with fluid brushwork, while the architectural elements of the tents and the distant terrain are delineated with precise linear detail, creating a solemn atmosphere.

History & Provenance

Created in 1568, the painting entered the Alte Pinakothek’s holdings where it remains on display. Its provenance traces back to the artist’s workshop in the late Renaissance, reflecting the period’s interest in narrative scenes that combine historical or mythological subjects with contemporary moral concerns.