Artwork
Enthauptung des hl. Jakobus
Enthauptung des hl. Jakobus is an unspecified painting by the Early Baroque Italian artist Cornelis Schut. It dates from 1626 and is held in the collection of the Bavarian State Painting Collections. Enthauptung des hl.
About this work
Overview
Enthauptung des hl. Jakobus is a 1626 painting by Cornelis Schut, a Flemish artist trained in the tradition of Rubens. The work is characteristic of the High-Baroque style, reflecting Schut's time in Italy and his later career as a history painter in Antwerp.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts the execution of Saint James the Great, a subject commonly treated in 17th-century religious art. The scene is dramatic, with a central figure in a white robe being restrained, surrounded by armed figures and onlookers, set against a dark and turbulent background.
Technique & Style
The work is notable for its use of chiaroscuro, with strong contrasts between light and dark creating a sense of tension. Bold brushstrokes and vivid colors contribute to the overall energy and emotional impact of the scene.
History & Provenance
Created in 1626 as part of the Counter-Reformation's religious imagery, the painting is now held in the Alte Pinakothek collection.
Artist & collection
Artist
Cornelis Schut (13 May 1597 – 29 April 1655) was a Flemish painter, draughtsman, engraver and tapestry designer who specialized in religious and mythological scenes.
Holy Family with Saint John the Baptist as a Child
Rape of Europa
Bacchus, Ceres and Venus
Madonna Surrounded by a Garland of Flowers
Conversion of St. William of Maleval by St. Bernard of Clairvaux
Saint Ignatius Surrounded by a Garland of Flowers
The Coronation of the Virgin
The beheading of Saint George
