Artwork
Der Levit und der Mann von Gibeah
Der Levit und der Mann von Gibeah is an unspecified painting by the Early Baroque Italian artist Frans Pietersz de Grebber. It dates from 1611 and is held in the collection of the Bavarian State Painting Collections.
About this work
Overview
Der Levit und der Mann von Gibeah is a 1611 painting by Dutch artist Frans Pietersz de Grebber, currently housed at the Alte Pinakothek. The work depicts a tense indoor scene with multiple figures, set against a backdrop that includes a horse rider.
Subject & Meaning
The painting illustrates a narrative scene, likely based on a biblical or historical account (implied by the title's reference to a Levite and a man from Gibeah). Central figures include a turbaned, ornately robed man, a woman in white on the floor, and a gesturing onlooker, suggesting a moment of accusation, judgment, or conflict.
Technique & Style
Grebber employs muted coloration, focusing attention on the room's figures and objects. Strategic use of light and shadow enhances compositional depth, guiding the viewer's gaze to the central characters. Intricate details and expressive portrayals encourage engagement with the unfolding narrative.
History & Provenance
Created in 1611, the painting is part of the Alte Pinakothek's collection. Specifics of its creation context or earlier ownership are not detailed here.
Artist & collection
Artist
Frans Pietersz de Grebber (1573–1649) was an artist, born in Haarlem.
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