Prince Tassilo Rides to Hunting

Executed in oil on panel, the painting shows the gradual adoption of richer pigments and subtle modeling characteristic of mid‑15th‑century German art. The artist employs a clear, linear arrangement of figures against a softened landscape, with a blue sky and scattered flora providing depth.

Since its creation, the work has remained in the Germanic cultural sphere, eventually entering the Alte Pinakothek’s holdings. Documentation traces its ownership through regional collections before its acquisition by the museum in the 19th century.

The scene reflects the medieval aristocratic pastime of organized hunts, a ritual that reinforced social hierarchy and displayed the patron’s wealth. By portraying the prince in active motion, the painting aligns with contemporary visual conventions that celebrated chivalric virtues and courtly leisure.