Who painted Portrait of Heinrich Knoblauch?

Portrait of Heinrich Knoblauch was painted by Conrad Faber von Kreuznach in 1529.

Where can I see Portrait of Heinrich Knoblauch?

Portrait of Heinrich Knoblauch is held by National Gallery of Ireland.

What movement is Portrait of Heinrich Knoblauch?

Portrait of Heinrich Knoblauch is associated with Early Baroque Italian.

Artwork

Portrait of Heinrich Knoblauch

Conrad Faber von Kreuznach , 1529

Portrait of Heinrich Knoblauch is an unspecified painting by the Early Baroque Italian artist Conrad Faber von Kreuznach. It dates from 1529 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Ireland.

About this work

Overview

Conrad Faber von Kreuznach, a German painter active in the early 1500s, executed a portrait of Heinrich Knoblauch in 1529. The oil work presents the sitter in a dignified pose, set against a landscape that includes distant hills, water, and a modest structure. It is part of the National Gallery of Ireland’s collection.

Subject & Meaning

Heinrich Knoblauch is shown wearing a dark hat, a brown robe trimmed with a white collar, and holding a small ring, suggesting personal status or a token of office. His expression is sober and his gaze is direct, conveying the seriousness typical of formal portraiture of the period.

Technique & Style

The painting combines a detailed rendering of the figure with a more atmospheric landscape background, reflecting early Baroque tendencies that were emerging in Italy and spreading northward. Faber’s handling of light on the fabrics and the subtle modeling of the face demonstrate his skill in both portraiture and landscape integration.

History & Provenance

Created in 1529, the portrait entered the National Gallery of Ireland at an unspecified date and now resides in its permanent holdings. Its attribution to Conrad Faber von Kreuznach is based on stylistic analysis and documentary evidence linking the artist to the work.

Context

The work belongs to a period when German painters were increasingly influenced by Italian Baroque developments, adopting more naturalistic poses and expansive backgrounds. Faber, known also for woodcut designs, applied these trends to a conventional portrait format, bridging Northern detail with Southern compositional ideas.

Artist & collection

Artist

Conrad Faber von Kreuznach

Conrad Faber von Kreuznach (c. 1500 in Kreuznach, Germany – between 10 September 1552 and 15 May 1553 in Frankfurt am Main) was a German painter and woodcuts designer formerly known as Master of Holzhausen-portraits.