Artwork

Einzug des Kurfürsten Johann Wilhelm von der Pfalz

Einzug des Kurfürsten Johann Wilhelm von der Pfalz, by Giovanni Antonio Pellegrini, unspecified, 1712
Einzug des Kurfürsten Johann Wilhelm von der Pfalz, by Giovanni Antonio Pellegrini, unspecified, 1712

Einzug des Kurfürsten Johann Wilhelm von der Pfalz is an unspecified painting by the Rococo painting artist Giovanni Antonio Pellegrini. It dates from 1712 and is held in the collection of the Bavarian State Painting Collections.

About this work

Overview

Einzug des Kurfürsten Johann Wilhelm von der Pfalz is a 1712 painting by Giovanni Antonio Pellegrini, a prominent Venetian artist known for his historical scenes. The work is part of the Alte Pinakothek's collection.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts the ceremonial entry of Elector Johann Wilhelm of the Palatinate, showcasing the visual splendor of the era. A woman holding a sword gazes up at a cloudborne figure, amidst a lively scene of people and horses in a landscape.

Technique & Style

Pellegrini's use of chiaroscuro creates dramatic contrasts between light and shadow, adding tension to the scene. The Rococo style is evident in the work's execution, blending Renaissance influences with Baroque energy.

Artist & collection

Portrait of Giovanni Antonio Pellegrini

Artist

Giovanni Antonio Pellegrini

Giovanni Antonio Pellegrini (29 April 1675 – 2 or 5 November 1741) was one of the leading Venetian history painters of the early 18th century.