Who painted Die Sintflut (zugeschrieben)?

Die Sintflut (zugeschrieben) was painted by Hans Bocksberger the Younger in 1556.

Where can I see Die Sintflut (zugeschrieben)?

Die Sintflut (zugeschrieben) is held by Bavarian State Painting Collections.

What movement is Die Sintflut (zugeschrieben)?

Die Sintflut (zugeschrieben) is associated with Mannerism.

Artwork

Die Sintflut (zugeschrieben)

Hans Bocksberger the Younger , 1556

Die Sintflut (zugeschrieben) is an unspecified painting by the Mannerist artist Hans Bocksberger the Younger. It dates from 1556 and is held in the collection of the Bavarian State Painting Collections.

About this work

Overview

Attributed to Hans Bocksberger the Younger, this 1556 work titled Die Sintflut is a religious composition in the collection of Munich’s Alte Pinakothek. Executed on a sizable rectangular panel, the image is rendered in a stark monochrome palette and is framed by a thick, weathered white border that shows signs of wear and tear.

Subject & Meaning

The scene portrays the biblical flood, populated by a multitude of human figures and a variety of animals. In the foreground, people are shown in contact with the creatures, suggesting the chaotic mingling of humanity and wildlife during the deluge, while the darker rear space hints at a turbulent sky or landscape.

Technique & Style

The artist employs a pronounced chiaroscuro effect, juxtaposing deep shadows with bright highlights to model forms and suggest volume. This contrast not only delineates individual figures but also creates a palpable sense of depth, guiding the viewer’s eye from the illuminated foreground into the obscured background.

History & Provenance

Created in the mid‑sixteenth century, the painting entered the Alte Pinakothek’s holdings at an unspecified date, where it remains on display. Its attribution to Bocksberger the Younger is based on stylistic analysis, though the work is not signed.

Context

Bocksberger the Younger worked within the Southern German Renaissance, a period marked by the integration of Northern European realism with Italianate compositional principles. Die Sintflut reflects contemporary interest in dramatic biblical narratives, rendered with a focus on naturalistic detail and emotive lighting.