Artwork
Portrait of Lienhard Hirschvogel
Portrait of Lienhard Hirschvogel is an oil painting by the Mannerist artist Georg Pencz. It dates from 1542 and is held in the collection of the Alte Pinakothek.
About this work
Overview
Georg Pencz's 1542 oil painting, Portrait of Lienhard Hirschvogel, is a representative work of the Mannerist style. It is part of the Alte Pinakothek's collection in Munich.
Subject & Meaning
The portrait depicts Lienhard Hirschvogel, a man of apparent wealth or status, as indicated by his attire and the family crest on the shield behind him. The crest, featuring red birds and a gold crown, likely symbolizes his social standing.
Technique & Style
Pencz employed chiaroscuro, a technique that uses strong contrasts between light and dark, to create a sense of depth and volume in the portrait. The sharp contrasts highlight the subject's features and textures, such as his beard and clothing.
History & Provenance
Pencz, trained under Albrecht Dürer in Nuremberg and influenced by Venetian art, created this work in 1542. The painting is now held in the Alte Pinakothek in Munich.
Artist & collection
Artist
Georg Pencz (c. 1500 – 11 October 1550) was a German engraver, painter and printmaker. Pencz was probably born in Westheim near Bad Windsheim/Franconia. He travelled to Nuremberg in 1523 and joined Albrecht Dürer’s…
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