What movement is Mechthilde von Bayern (Kopie nach dem Bildnis Hans Schöpfers d. Ä.)?

Mechthilde von Bayern (Kopie nach dem Bildnis Hans Schöpfers d. Ä.) is associated with Mannerism.

Artwork

Mechthilde von Bayern (Kopie nach dem Bildnis Hans Schöpfers d. Ä.)

Mechthilde von Bayern (Kopie nach dem Bildnis Hans Schöpfers d. Ä.) is an unspecified painting by the Mannerist artist Unknown. It dates from 1589 and is held in the collection of the Bavarian State Painting Collections. This portrait on canvas depicts a woman in attire characteristic of an earlier era.

About this work

Overview

This portrait on canvas depicts a woman in attire characteristic of an earlier era. The painting is rendered in a monochromatic palette and exhibits signs of aging.

Subject & Meaning

The subject is identified as Mechthilde von Bayern. She is shown wearing ornate clothing and jewelry, including a necklace with a pendant, and holding a small object in her right hand.

Technique & Style

The work demonstrates attention to detail, particularly in the rendering of the subject's jewelry and fabric. The painting's style is consistent with traditional portraiture of its time.

History & Provenance

The painting is a copy after an original by Hans Schöpfer the Elder. Its connection to the Alte Pinakothek suggests a historical context within the tradition of European portrait painting.