Who painted Bildnis eines Mannes mit Rosenkranz?

Bildnis eines Mannes mit Rosenkranz was painted by Martin Schaffner in 1521.

Where can I see Bildnis eines Mannes mit Rosenkranz?

Bildnis eines Mannes mit Rosenkranz is held by Kunsthistorisches Museum.

What movement is Bildnis eines Mannes mit Rosenkranz?

Bildnis eines Mannes mit Rosenkranz is associated with Early Baroque Italian.

Artwork

Bildnis eines Mannes mit Rosenkranz

Martin Schaffner , 1521

Bildnis eines Mannes mit Rosenkranz is an unspecified painting by the Early Baroque Italian artist Martin Schaffner. It dates from 1521 and is held in the collection of the Kunsthistorisches Museum.

About this work

Overview

Martin Schaffner, a German painter active in Ulm, created 'Bildnis eines Mannes mit Rosenkranz' in 1521. The painting is a portrait of a man holding a rosary.

Subject & Meaning

The subject, a man with curly brown hair and a red beret, is dressed in attire suggesting elegance and refinement. The rosary he holds may symbolize his faith or spiritual beliefs.

Technique & Style

The painting employs chiaroscuro, using strong contrasts between light and dark to add depth to the subject's features.

History & Provenance

Schaffner trained under Jörg Stocker and worked as an independent master by 1499. The painting is now held in the Kunsthistorisches Museum.

Artist & collection

Artist

Martin Schaffner

Martin Schaffner (c. 1478 – c. 1548) was a German painter and medallist. Schaffner was born, lived and worked primarily in Ulm. His birth year is calculated based on a self-portrait medal he created in 1522 in which he…