Who painted Passionsgeschichte?

Passionsgeschichte was painted by Maximilian von Geer in 1741.

Where can I see Passionsgeschichte?

Passionsgeschichte is held by Bavarian State Painting Collections.

What movement is Passionsgeschichte?

Passionsgeschichte is associated with Rococo painting.

Artwork

Passionsgeschichte

Maximilian von Geer , 1741

Passionsgeschichte is an unspecified painting by the Rococo painting artist Maximilian von Geer. It dates from 1741 and is held in the collection of the Bavarian State Painting Collections.

About this work

Overview

Created in 1741 by Maximilian von Geer, this oil painting titled *Passionsgeschichte* is part of the collection of Munich’s Alte Pinakothek. The work is built around a large, elaborately decorated central frame that contains a portrait of a man, while a surrounding ring of twenty smaller panels presents a series of narrative scenes.

Subject & Meaning

The central figure, framed by a crown, ladder and sword, suggests a symbolic or allegorical role, possibly referencing themes of authority, ascent and conflict. The peripheral panels, each depicting distinct historical or biblical episodes, collectively evoke a narrative sequence that may have been intended to illustrate moral or theological lessons associated with the Passion.

Technique & Style

Von Geer employs a dense, multi‑layered composition, integrating a dominant central frame with a decorative border of miniature scenes. The intricate detailing of objects such as the crown and sword, together with the careful rendering of numerous figures, creates a sense of visual depth that guides the viewer’s eye across the complex tableau.

History & Provenance

The painting entered the Alte Pinakothek’s holdings at an unspecified date, joining a broader collection of 18th‑century German works. Its attribution to Maximilian von Geer, an artist active in the mid‑1700s, is documented through museum records that confirm its creation in 1741 and its continued preservation within the museum’s historic painting department.