Who painted Kaisheimer Altar: Tod Mariens?

Kaisheimer Altar: Tod Mariens was painted by Hans Holbein the Elder in 1502.

Where can I see Kaisheimer Altar: Tod Mariens?

Kaisheimer Altar: Tod Mariens is held by Bavarian State Painting Collections.

What movement is Kaisheimer Altar: Tod Mariens?

Kaisheimer Altar: Tod Mariens is associated with Northern Renaissance.

Artwork

Kaisheimer Altar: Tod Mariens

Hans Holbein the Elder , 1502

Kaisheimer Altar: Tod Mariens is an unspecified painting by the Northern Renaissance artist Hans Holbein the Elder. It dates from 1502 and is held in the collection of the Bavarian State Painting Collections.

About this work

Overview

The Kaisheimer Altar: Tod Mariens is a painting created by Hans Holbein the Elder in 1502, exemplifying the artistic style of the Northern Renaissance.

Subject & Meaning

The painting illustrates the death of the Virgin Mary, a recurring theme in Christian art, surrounded by clergy and saints, conveying a sense of reverence and devotion.

Technique & Style

The work showcases Holbein the Elder's attention to detail and realism, with precise rendering of figures and objects, and a deliberate use of color and composition to create depth and space.

History & Provenance

Hans Holbein the Elder, a German painter, was the father of the painters Ambrosius and Hans Holbein the Younger, situating this work within a family of artists.

Artist & collection

Artist

Hans Holbein the Elder

Hans Holbein the Elder (c. 1460/65 – 1524) was a German painter of the early German Renaissance. He was the father of painters Ambrosius and Hans the Younger.

Museum

Bavarian State Painting Collections

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