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König David, Salomo und Maria Rückseite: Enthauptung Johannes d. T. (Nachfolger)
König David, Salomo und Maria Rückseite: Enthauptung Johannes d. T. (Nachfolger) is an unspecified painting by the Northern Renaissance artist Jacob Cornelisz van Oostsanen. It is held in the collection of the Bavarian State Painting Collections. König David, Salomo und Maria Rückseite: Enthauptung Johannes d.
About this work
Overview
König David, Salomo und Maria Rückseite: Enthauptung Johannes d. T. is a religious painting by Jacob Cornelisz van Oostsanen, a prominent Northern Netherlandish artist of early 16th-century Amsterdam. The work features dual scenes: one side depicts King David, Solomon, and the Virgin Mary, while the reverse shows the beheading of John the Baptist.
Subject & Meaning
The painting draws from biblical tradition, juxtaposing figures of royal and religious significance. King David, Solomon, and the Virgin Mary represent ancestral and sacred lineage, while the beheading of John the Baptist on the reverse conveys a narrative of martyrdom and faith.
Technique & Style
Characterized by formal, stiff figures and rich, muted colors, the painting reflects the stylistic conventions of the Northern Renaissance. Floating scrolls with inscriptions, a common device of the era, convey important textual elements within the composition.
History & Provenance
Created during Amsterdam's burgeoning cultural ascendance, the work is now part of the Alte Pinakothek's collection, highlighting the city's growing artistic influence in the region during the period.
Artist & collection
Artist
Jacob Cornelisz van Oostsanen (before 1470 – 1533) was a Northern Netherlandish designer of woodcuts and painter.
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