Artwork
Portrait of Katherina Knoblauch (1513-1542)
Portrait of Katherina Knoblauch (1513-1542) is an unspecified painting by the Northern Renaissance artist Conrad Faber von Kreuznach. It dates from 1532 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Ireland.
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Overview
This 1532 painting by Conrad Faber von Kreuznach is a portrait of Katherina Knoblauch, a woman who lived from 1513 to 1542. The work is now held in the National Gallery of Ireland.
Subject & Meaning
The portrait depicts Katherina Knoblauch standing in front of a landscape, dressed in ornate attire with a red dress, white collar, and gold headpiece. Her clasped hands suggest a sense of contemplation or prayer.
Technique & Style
The painting showcases Faber von Kreuznach's skillful use of detail, evident in the intricate gold patterns on Knoblauch's dress and headpiece. The work's attention to realism and individual character is characteristic of the Northern Renaissance style.
History & Provenance
Created in 1532 by Conrad Faber von Kreuznach, a German painter and woodcut designer, the portrait is a product of the early 16th century Northern Renaissance.
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Artist
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.
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