Who painted Ligsalz-Bildnisdiptychon: Andreas Ligsalz?

Ligsalz-Bildnisdiptychon: Andreas Ligsalz was painted by Hans Muelich in 1540.

Where can I see Ligsalz-Bildnisdiptychon: Andreas Ligsalz?

Ligsalz-Bildnisdiptychon: Andreas Ligsalz is held by Bavarian State Painting Collections.

What movement is Ligsalz-Bildnisdiptychon: Andreas Ligsalz?

Ligsalz-Bildnisdiptychon: Andreas Ligsalz is associated with Mannerism.

Artwork

Ligsalz-Bildnisdiptychon: Andreas Ligsalz

Hans Muelich , 1540

Ligsalz-Bildnisdiptychon: Andreas Ligsalz is an unspecified painting by the Mannerist artist Hans Muelich. It dates from 1540 and is held in the collection of the Bavarian State Painting Collections.

About this work

Overview

The Ligsalz-Bildnisdiptychon: Andreas Ligsalz is a portrait painting created by Hans Muelich in 1540.

Subject & Meaning

The portrait depicts Andreas Ligsalz, a man seated in a dark fur-lined robe, wearing a black hat and white ruff collar, holding a piece of paper and displaying a ring, with pears and a leaf on a ledge beside him.

Technique & Style

The painting employs chiaroscuro, using strong contrasts between light and shadow to accentuate the subject's features and clothing, with the dark fur and bright white collar creating a striking visual effect.

History & Provenance

The painting is held at the Alte Pinakothek.