Artwork

Schutzengelbild (?)

Schutzengelbild (?), by Joachim von Sandrart the Elder, unspecified, 1647
Schutzengelbild (?), by Joachim von Sandrart the Elder, unspecified, 1647

Schutzengelbild (?) is an unspecified painting by the Flemish Baroque painting artist Joachim von Sandrart the Elder. It dates from 1647 and is held in the collection of the Bavarian State Painting Collections.

About this work

Overview

Joachim von Sandrart the Elder's 1647 painting, housed at the Alte Pinakothek, depicts a tranquil domestic scene featuring a woman and two children.

Subject & Meaning

The painting portrays a serene woman, dressed in flowing robes, tenderly interacting with one child on her lap and another beside her, conveying a sense of calmness and familial intimacy.

Technique & Style

The work employs a soft, muted background to emphasize the central figures. Notable is the drapery of the woman's robes, which suggests subtle movement and adds textural depth, potentially leveraging chiaroscuro techniques characteristic of the artist.

History & Provenance

Created in 1647, the painting is part of the Alte Pinakothek's collection, attributed directly to Joachim von Sandrart the Elder.

Artist & collection