Who painted Abrahams Opfer (zugeschrieben)?

Abrahams Opfer (zugeschrieben) was painted by Johann Christoph Storer in 1645.

Where can I see Abrahams Opfer (zugeschrieben)?

Abrahams Opfer (zugeschrieben) is held by Bavarian State Painting Collections.

What movement is Abrahams Opfer (zugeschrieben)?

Abrahams Opfer (zugeschrieben) is associated with Early Baroque Italian.

Artwork

Abrahams Opfer (zugeschrieben)

Johann Christoph Storer , 1645

Abrahams Opfer (zugeschrieben) is an unspecified painting by the Early Baroque Italian artist Johann Christoph Storer. It dates from 1645 and is held in the collection of the Bavarian State Painting Collections.

About this work

Overview

Created in 1645 and attributed to the German Baroque artist Johann Christoph Storer, this oil painting is part of the Alte Pinakothek’s collection. Though its subject is religious, the composition presents a domestic interior set against a landscape of trees, water and distant mountains, framing a seated man and a standing woman in a moment of quiet interaction.

Subject & Meaning

The central figure, a man in a long robe, sits with his right arm raised, his expression suggesting concern. Behind him, a woman reaches forward with her right hand, her posture implying an attempt to comfort or assist. The ambiguous narrative invites contemplation of themes such as sacrifice, support, or a biblical episode rendered in a personal, humanized manner.

Technique & Style

The work displays hallmarks of early Baroque Italian influence, notably a strong chiaroscuro that models the figures against a dimly lit background. Storer’s characteristic impasto adds texture to the clothing and landscape, while the muted palette and careful handling of light create a dramatic yet restrained atmosphere typical of his oeuvre.

History & Provenance

Although the painting bears Storer’s stylistic signature, it remains formally attributed rather than definitively signed. It entered the Alte Pinakothek’s holdings as part of the museum’s broader acquisition of 17th‑century German and Italian Baroque works, reflecting the institution’s commitment to representing cross‑regional artistic exchanges of the period.

Artist & collection

Artist

Johann Christoph Storer

Johann Christoph Storer (Konstanz, 20 July 1611 – Konstanz, 15 January 1671) was a German Baroque painter, draughtsman and etcher.

Museum

Bavarian State Painting Collections

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