Artwork

Der Markt

Der Markt, by Jacopo Bassano, unspecified, 1553
Der Markt, by Jacopo Bassano, unspecified, 1553

Der Markt is an unspecified painting by the Early Baroque Italian artist Jacopo Bassano. It dates from 1553 and is held in the collection of the Bavarian State Painting Collections.

About this work

Overview

Der Markt, painted by Jacopo Bassano in 1553, is a dynamic outdoor scene depicting a crowded market. The work is part of the collection at the Alte Pinakothek.

Subject & Meaning

The painting portrays everyday life in a bustling market setting, with figures engaged in eating, drinking, and social interaction amidst tables and surrounding architecture, set against a distant mountain backdrop.

Technique & Style

Bassano employed a chiaroscuro style, emphasizing contrasts between light and dark to achieve depth and drama. Characteristic bold brushstrokes and vivid coloration animate the scene.

History & Provenance

Created in 1553, the work's provenance leads to its current holding at the Alte Pinakothek, though specific historical ownership details before its acquisition are not provided here.

Context

Reflecting 16th-century Venetian painting influences, Der Markt captures a snapshot of contemporary rural or small-town life, blending the mundane with artistic flair.

Legacy

While specific direct influences or notable exhibitions are not highlighted, the piece remains a representative example of Bassano's oeuvre, inviting comparison with his other works.

Artist & collection

Portrait of Jacopo Bassano

Artist

Jacopo Bassano

Jacopo Bassano was an Italian Renaissance painter of the Venetian school. He was born and died in Bassano del Grappa, and took the village as his surname. Having trained in the workshop of his father, Francesco the…