Artwork
Abrahams Auszug nach Kanaan (Werkstattkopie)
Abrahams Auszug nach Kanaan (Werkstattkopie) is an unspecified painting by the Early Baroque Italian artist Francesco Bassano the Younger. It dates from 1570 and is held in the collection of the Bavarian State Painting Collections.
About this work
Overview
Abrahams Auszug nach Kanaan (Werkstattkopie) is a late Renaissance painting, circa 1570, attributed to the workshop of Francesco Bassano the Younger, a Venetian artist. The piece is now part of the Alte Pinakothek's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a biblical scene of Abraham's journey to Canaan, set against a dramatic, stormy landscape. The composition focuses on a central figure on horseback, surrounded by scattered sheep and distant onlookers, evoking a sense of turmoil and migration.
Technique & Style
Executed in a predominantly black-and-white palette, the work employs strong chiaroscuro techniques, creating deep contrasts between light and dark. This stylistic choice accentuates the central action and figures against the ominous, clouded sky with lightning.
History & Provenance
Created in the workshop of Francesco Bassano the Younger around 1570, this piece reflects the artist's training under his father, Jacopo Bassano, before establishing his own Venice-based branch of the family's artistic enterprise.
Context
As an early Baroque Italian painting, it aligns with the period's emphasis on dramatic lighting and emotionally charged scenes, while also showcasing the Bassano family's influence in Venetian art circles.
Legacy
Part of the Alte Pinakothek's collection, the painting contributes to the museum's holdings of late Renaissance and early Baroque art, offering insights into the Bassano workshop's output and the evolution of Venetian painting techniques.
Artist & collection
Artist
Francesco Bassano the Younger (Italian: Francesco Bassano il Giovane; 26 January 1549 – 4 July 1592), also called Francesco Giambattista da Ponte or Francesco da Ponte the Younger, was an Italian painter of the Renaissance period.
