Artwork

Hans Christoph I. Vöhlin von Frickenhausen (1522-1576)

Hans Christoph I. Vöhlin von Frickenhausen (1522-1576), by Lambert Sustris, unspecified, 1552
Hans Christoph I. Vöhlin von Frickenhausen (1522-1576), by Lambert Sustris, unspecified, 1552

Hans Christoph I. Vöhlin von Frickenhausen (1522-1576) is an unspecified painting by the Mannerist artist Lambert Sustris. It dates from 1552 and is held in the collection of the Bavarian State Painting Collections.

About this work

Overview

This 1552 portrait painting by Lambert Sustris depicts Hans Christoph I. Vöhlin von Frickenhausen, a German nobleman. The work is characteristic of Sustris's style, developed during his time in Venice.

Subject & Meaning

The subject is shown in formal attire, standing in a grand room with a marble floor and a large stone pillar. His dark clothing and sword convey nobility, while the object in his left hand may signify his interests or status.

Technique & Style

Sustris's use of chiaroscuro creates depth and dimensionality, drawing attention to the subject. The painting reflects Mannerist influences, evident in its formal, elegant representation of the nobleman.

History & Provenance

The portrait was painted by Lambert Sustris, a Dutch artist who trained under Titian and worked in Venice. It is now held in the Alte Pinakothek collection.

Artist & collection

Artist

Lambert Sustris

Lambert Sustris (c. 1515/1520 – c. 1584) was a Dutch painter active mainly in Venice. The works Sustris completed in Italy exhibit either a Mannerist style or qualities that may be deemed proto-Baroque. He is also…