Artwork
Christgartner Altar: Ein Engel reicht Maria die Palme
Christgartner Altar: Ein Engel reicht Maria die Palme is an unspecified painting by the Northern Renaissance artist Hans Leonhard Schäufelein. It dates from 1515 and is held in the collection of the Bavarian State Painting Collections.
About this work
Overview
The Christgartner Altar: Ein Engel reicht Maria die Palme is a 1515 painting by Hans Leonhard Schäufelein, held at the Alte Pinakothek.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts two scenes: on the left, the Virgin Mary receives a palm from an angel, while on the right, a group of men, possibly apostles, react to news. The scenes are set in distinct spaces, with the left scene featuring an arched doorway and the right a dimly lit room.
Technique & Style
The painting employs chiaroscuro, using soft light to create contrasting areas of illumination and shadow, highlighting certain figures while others remain obscured. The artist's use of light and shadow adds depth to the composition.
Artist & collection
Artist
Hans Leonhard Schäufelein (1480–1540) was an artist, born in Nuremberg.
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