Artwork
Der heilige Crispinianus
Der heilige Crispinianus is a paint painting by the Mannerist artist Master of Messkirch. It dates from 1534 and is held in the collection of the Gemäldegalerie Berlin.
About this work
Overview
Der heilige Crispinianus is a 1534 painting by the Master of Messkirch, a religious work held at the Gemäldegalerie Berlin.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts Crispinian, a saint, as a scholar or scribe, indicated by the quill and scroll he holds. His halo and the gold background signify his religious significance.
Technique & Style
The figure is set against a gold background, with a blue robe and a faint halo, rendered in paint. The artist's use of color and simple composition emphasizes the subject's saintly status.
History & Provenance
Created in 1534 by the Master of Messkirch, the painting is now part of the Gemäldegalerie Berlin collection.
Artist & collection
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