Artwork
Die Sintflut (zugeschrieben)
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
Die Sintflut is a 1556 painting attributed to Hans Bocksberger the Younger, held at the Alte Pinakothek.
Subject & Meaning
The work depicts a chaotic scene, likely the biblical Flood, with humans and animals in turmoil. A winged figure wields a spear on the left, while a man struggles with a beast in the center.
Technique & Style
The black-and-white painting employs chiaroscuro, using strong contrasts of light and shadow to emphasize certain figures. This technique, common in European art of the time, creates a dramatic effect.
History & Provenance
Attributed to Hans Bocksberger the Younger, the painting is dated to 1556 and is now part of the Alte Pinakothek's collection.
Artist & collection
Artist
Hans Bocksberger the Younger (1525–1587) was an artist, born in Salzburg.
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