Artwork
Die Heilige Familie (zugeschrieben)
Die Heilige Familie (zugeschrieben) 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
Die Heilige Familie is a painting attributed to Christoph Schwarz, dated to 1568, and is part of the Alte Pinakothek's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a scene with three women and two infants in a dimly lit interior. The figures are arranged in a quiet, contemplative atmosphere, suggesting a religious narrative.
Technique & Style
The artist employed chiaroscuro, a technique using strong contrasts between light and dark, to create a sense of depth and to emphasize the calm demeanor of the seated figure.
History & Provenance
Created in 1568, the painting is now held at the Alte Pinakothek, a significant repository of European art.
Artist & collection
Heilige Familie
Untitled
Marriage of St. Catherine
The Presentation in the Temple
Suffer the little children to come unto me (Matt. 19:14)
Madonna with the Bowl
Anbetung der Könige
The Mystic Marriage of Saint Catherine
Madonna and Child with Saints Elizabeth and John the Baptist (La Madonna della Scodella)
The Virgin and the Cradle with Saint Elisabeth and Saint Anne
The Adoration of the Shepherds
Die Heilige Familie