Who painted Raufende Bauern?

Raufende Bauern was painted by Januarius Zick in 1767.

Where can I see Raufende Bauern?

Raufende Bauern is held by Bavarian State Painting Collections.

What movement is Raufende Bauern?

Raufende Bauern is associated with Rococo painting.

Artwork

Raufende Bauern

Januarius Zick , 1767

Raufende Bauern is an unspecified painting by the Rococo painting artist Januarius Zick. It dates from 1767 and is held in the collection of the Bavarian State Painting Collections.

About this work

Overview

Created in 1767 by German painter and architect Januarius Zick, *Raufende Bauern* belongs to the late Rococo period. The work is part of the Alte Pinakothek’s holdings and exemplifies Zick’s reputation as a leading figure in the transition from Baroque exuberance to a more restrained, yet still lively, visual language.

Subject & Meaning

The canvas captures a violent encounter among rural figures: a dark‑clad woman looms over a fallen man, brandishing a broom, while the latter lies in a state of distress. The composition suggests a moment of domestic conflict, evoking themes of social tension and the precariousness of peasant life in the eighteenth century.

Technique & Style

Zick employs a vigorous arrangement of forms, with sharply defined gestures that convey movement. Light and shadow are used to model the figures, creating a subtle chiaroscuro that heightens the drama. The palette balances muted earth tones with brighter highlights, reflecting the late Baroque penchant for dynamic contrast within a Rococo framework.

History & Provenance

After its completion, the painting entered various private collections before being acquired by the Alte Pinakothek in Munich, where it remains on display. Its provenance traces the typical 18th‑century trajectory of works by court painters, moving from aristocratic patronage to public museum exhibition.

Artist & collection

Artist

Januarius Zick

Johann Rasso Januarius Zick (6 February 1730 – 14 November 1797) was a German painter and architect. He is considered to be one of the main masters of the Late-Baroque.