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Der Dreikönigsaltar Innentafeln: Anbetung der Könige, der Heilige Georg und der Heilige Mauritius

Der Dreikönigsaltar Innentafeln: Anbetung der Könige, der Heilige Georg und der Heilige Mauritius, by Hans Baldung Grien, paint, 1506
Der Dreikönigsaltar Innentafeln: Anbetung der Könige, der Heilige Georg und der Heilige Mauritius, by Hans Baldung Grien, paint, 1506

Der Dreikönigsaltar Innentafeln: Anbetung der Könige, der Heilige Georg und der Heilige Mauritius is a paint painting by the Northern Renaissance artist Hans Baldung Grien. It dates from 1506 and is held in the collection of the Gemäldegalerie Berlin.

About this work

Overview

The Dreikönigsaltar Innentafeln is a triptych painting created by Hans Baldung Grien in 1506. It is a significant work of the Northern Renaissance, currently held in the Gemäldegalerie Berlin.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts the Adoration of the Magi in its central panel, flanked by Saints George and Maurice on the side panels. The figures are set against detailed landscapes, emphasizing the connection between the sacred scene and the natural world.

Technique & Style

Baldung Grien's work is characterized by vivid color and expressive figures. The intricate details of the clothing and armor, as well as the use of bold colors, contribute to the overall grandeur of the painting, reflecting the artist's diverse skills as a painter, printmaker, and stained glass artist.

History & Provenance

Hans Baldung Grien, a student of Albrecht Dürer, produced this work early in his career, showcasing his emerging style within the German Renaissance tradition. The painting has since become a notable example of his contributions to the Northern Renaissance.

Artist & collection

Portrait of Hans Baldung Grien

Artist

Hans Baldung Grien

Hans Baldung (1484 or 1485 – September 1545), called Hans Baldung Grien, (being an early nickname, because of his predilection for the colour green), was a painter, printer, engraver, draftsman, and stained glass…

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