Artwork
Der Meisenzünfter Räbenspiel
Der Meisenzünfter Räbenspiel is an oil painting by the Rococo painting artist Heinrich Freudweiler. It dates from 1790 and is held in the collection of the Kunsthaus Zürich.
About this work
Overview
Der Meisenzünfter Räbenspiel is a painting created by Heinrich Freudweiler in 1790. It is an oil on canvas work held in the Kunsthaus Zürich collection.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a lively gathering of people around a table, dressed in old-fashioned clothing and engaged in various activities. The scene is set in a dimly lit room with areas of strong illumination, creating a sense of energy and activity.
Technique & Style
Freudweiler employed chiaroscuro to achieve depth and contrast in the painting, characteristic of the rococo style in which he primarily worked after returning to Zurich in 1785.
History & Provenance
Heinrich Freudweiler, born in Zurich in 1755, was trained in Düsseldorf and Mannheim. His travels to Dresden and Berlin influenced his work, with artists such as Graf and Chodowiecky being notable influences.
Artist & collection
Artist
Heinrich Freudweiler, a Swiss portrait and genre painter, was born at Zurich in 1755, and was first instructed by H.
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