Artwork
Christuskopf
Christuskopf is an unspecified painting by the Northern Renaissance artist Hans Leonhard Schäufelein. It dates from 1517 and is held in the collection of the Bavarian State Painting Collections.
About this work
Overview
Christuskopf is a 1517 religious painting by Hans Leonhard Schäufelein, portraying Jesus Christ. It is part of the collection at the Alte Pinakothek.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts Jesus Christ with a calm, direct gaze, characterized by long dark hair, a full beard, and a simple dark robe. These facial and attire features were typical in contemporary religious portraiture.
Technique & Style
Schäufelein employed soft shadows to create a three-dimensional effect on Christ's face, a technique related to chiaroscuro, against a flat gold background that frames the subject's head.
History & Provenance
Created in 1517, the work's provenance is documented as being held in the Alte Pinakothek's collection.
Context
The painting reflects the artistic and religious conventions of its time, with the beard and serious demeanor aligning with common depictions of religious figures during the early 16th century.
Artist & collection
Artist
Hans Leonhard Schäufelein (1480–1540) was an artist, born in Nuremberg.
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