Artwork
Balaam (?)

Balaam (?) is an unspecified painting by Hermann tom Ring. It dates from 1568 and is held in the collection of the Bavarian State Painting Collections. Balaam (?
About this work
Overview
Balaam (?) is a painting created by Hermann tom Ring around 1568. It is a work from the German Renaissance period, held in the Alte Pinakothek collection.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a man in a dark robe with gold trim, holding a knife and a small object, with a piece of parchment on his lap. The scene is likely biblical or historical, but the exact subject is uncertain. The man's attire and objects suggest importance and a possible connection to a specific profession or role.
Technique & Style
The painting features intricate details, such as the gold trim on the man's robe and the cloudy sky with a ship in the background. The overall atmosphere is one of contemplation and focus, characteristic of tom Ring's style during the German Renaissance.
Artist & collection
Artist
Hermann tom Ring (German pronunciation: ; 2 January 1521 in Münster – 18 October 1596 in Münster), was a German Renaissance painter.


















