Artwork
Türkenschlacht
Türkenschlacht is an unspecified painting by the Barbizon school artist Johann Heiss. It dates from 1672 and is held in the collection of the Bavarian State Painting Collections.
About this work
Overview
Türkenschlacht is a 1672 painting by Johann Heiss, a German Baroque artist known for his historical and narrative works. The painting is part of the Alte Pinakothek's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a chaotic battle scene with men on horseback, dressed in traditional attire, amidst rocky cliffs and a cloudy sky. The intense and energetic mood suggests a dramatic historical event.
Technique & Style
Heiss's work is characterized by its narrative-driven imagery. Türkenschlacht features dynamic horses and figures, conveying turmoil and intensity through its composition and use of dramatic atmospheric elements.
History & Provenance
Created in 1672, Türkenschlacht is held in the Alte Pinakothek. Despite being attributed to the late 17th century German Baroque period, it is associated with the Barbizon school movement, which is unusual given the movement's later emergence.
Artist & collection
Artist
Johann Heiss, or Heiß (19 June 1640 – February 1704) was a German painter in the Baroque style, known for historical, Biblical and mythological scenes.
