Artwork
Triptych: St. Joseph, around 1530/40
Triptych: St. Joseph, around 1530/40 is a paint painting by the Mannerist artist Master of the Utrecht Adoration. It dates from 1535 and is held in the collection of the Bavarian State Painting Collections.
About this work
Overview
This triptych, dated to around 1530/40, is a religious painting attributed to the Master of the Utrecht Adoration.
Subject & Meaning
The work depicts a bearded man in a dark robe holding a staff, likely representing St. Joseph. The figure's serious expression and prominent facial features are accentuated by the use of light and shadow.
Technique & Style
The painting employs chiaroscuro, a technique that uses strong contrasts between light and dark to create a sense of depth and volume. The artist's use of chiaroscuro draws attention to the subject's face.
History & Provenance
The triptych is held at the Alte Pinakothek, and its creation is attributed to the Master of the Utrecht Adoration, active around 1535.
Artist & collection
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