Who painted Der ungläubige Thomas?

Der ungläubige Thomas was painted by Johann Ulrich Loth in 1635.

Where can I see Der ungläubige Thomas?

Der ungläubige Thomas is held by Bavarian State Painting Collections.

What movement is Der ungläubige Thomas?

Der ungläubige Thomas is associated with Early Baroque Italian.

Artwork

Der ungläubige Thomas

Johann Ulrich Loth , 1635

Der ungläubige Thomas is an unspecified painting by the Early Baroque Italian artist Johann Ulrich Loth. It dates from 1635 and is held in the collection of the Bavarian State Painting Collections.

About this work

Overview

Johann Ulrich Loth’s 1635 oil painting, titled *Der ungläubige Thomas*, presents a biblical scene rendered with meticulous attention to human expression. The work is part of the collection of Munich’s Alte Pinakothek, where it remains on display as an example of early‑Baroque religious narrative.

Subject & Meaning

The composition centers on the apostle Thomas, identifiable by his exposed chest and red garment, as he confronts the resurrected Christ. Surrounding figures—clad in green, brown and white—react with a range of emotions, from doubt to reverence, illustrating the moment of Thomas’s skeptical inquiry and subsequent belief.

Technique & Style

Loth employs a pronounced chiaroscuro, using a dark, unadorned wall behind the group to heighten contrast and give the figures a three‑dimensional presence. The careful modeling of flesh and fabric, combined with subtle color variations, creates a lifelike realism characteristic of the Baroque period’s dramatic visual language.

History & Provenance

Created in 1635, the painting entered the Alte Pinakothek’s holdings during the museum’s early acquisitions of German Baroque art. Its provenance traces back to regional collections in Bavaria, where it was valued for its devotional content and technical skill before becoming part of the public collection.