Feeling was painted by Johann Heinrich Schönfeld in 1655.

Where can I see Feeling?

Feeling is held by Kunsthistorisches Museum.

What movement is Feeling?

Feeling is associated with Early Baroque Italian.

Artwork

Feeling

Johann Heinrich Schönfeld , 1655

Feeling is an oil painting by the Early Baroque Italian artist Johann Heinrich Schönfeld. It dates from 1655 and is held in the collection of the Kunsthistorisches Museum.

About this work

Overview

Feeling is an allegorical oil painting created by Johann Heinrich Schönfeld in 1655. It is part of the Kunsthistorisches Museum's collection.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts a solitary woman lost in thought, surrounded by dim lighting and a few scattered coins. Her closed eyes and focused expression suggest introspection, while the coins may symbolize material concerns or worldly distractions.

Technique & Style

Schönfeld employs chiaroscuro to evoke the painting's mood, using a strong contrast between light and dark to create a sense of depth and highlight the subject's face and hair.