Artwork

Marienkrönung

Marienkrönung, by Johann Georg Unruh, unspecified, 1762
Marienkrönung, by Johann Georg Unruh, unspecified, 1762

Marienkrönung is an unspecified painting by the Rococo painting artist Johann Georg Unruh. It dates from 1762 and is held in the collection of the Bavarian State Painting Collections.

About this work

Overview

Marienkrönung is a 1762 painting by Johann Georg Unruh, held at the Alte Pinakothek.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts a dramatic scene with three figures: a shirtless man on the ground, a woman in flowing robes reaching toward him, and an older bearded man pointing upward toward a dove. The dove, a symbol of the Holy Spirit, is a key element in the composition.

Technique & Style

The artist employs chiaroscuro, a technique using strong contrasts between light and dark, to create a sense of intensity. The figures are illuminated from above, separating them from the dark background and emphasizing their significance.

Artist & collection

Artist

Johann Georg Unruh

Johann Georg Unruh (1724–1801) was an artist, born in Passau.