Artwork
Leichnam eines Jünglings
Leichnam eines Jünglings is an unspecified painting by the Dutch Golden Age artist Jan Weenix. It dates from 1690 and is held in the collection of the Bavarian State Painting Collections.
About this work
Overview
Leichnam eines Jünglings is a 1690 painting by Jan Weenix, a Dutch artist known for still lifes and hunting scenes. The work is part of the Alte Pinakothek's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a dramatic scene with a reclining figure in a white toga surrounded by classically dressed figures, including a woman in white and a bearded man. Angels are visible in the background, contributing to the scene's tension.
Technique & Style
Weenix employs chiaroscuro to create a strong contrast between light and dark, emphasizing the central figures and adding depth and emotion to the scene.
Artist & collection
Artist
Jan Weenix or Joannis Wenix (between 1641/1649 – 19 September 1719 (buried)) was a Dutch painter.
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Himmelfahrt Christi
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