Who painted Anbetung der Hirten?

Anbetung der Hirten was painted by Palma il Giovane in 1575.

Where can I see Anbetung der Hirten?

Anbetung der Hirten is held by Bavarian State Painting Collections.

What movement is Anbetung der Hirten?

Anbetung der Hirten is associated with Mannerism.

Artwork

Anbetung der Hirten

Palma il Giovane , 1575

Anbetung der Hirten is an unspecified painting by the Mannerist artist Palma il Giovane. It dates from 1575 and is held in the collection of the Bavarian State Painting Collections.

About this work

Overview

Palma il Giovane's 'Anbetung der Hirten' (1575) is a religious painting centered on the Christ Child, characteristic of the Mannerist movement. It is part of the Alte Pinakothek's collection.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts a serene Nativity scene with the swaddled Christ Child on straw, surrounded by reverent figures expressing wonder and awe, conveying quiet contemplation and devotion.

Technique & Style

Employing chiaroscuro, the work achieves depth and volume, with a dark, muted background highlighting the elegantly attired figures in the foreground, aligning with the stylistic legacy of Tintoretto.

History & Provenance

Created in 1575 by Palma il Giovane, a Venetian painter who continued Tintoretto's style after his death in 1594, the painting is now held in the Alte Pinakothek's collection.

Context

As a Mannerist piece, 'Anbetung der Hirten' reflects the artistic trends of late 16th-century Venice, emphasizing emotional intensity and dramatic lighting in religious themes.

Legacy

While specific lasting impacts of 'Anbetung der Hirten' on subsequent art movements are not prominently documented, it remains a notable example of Palma il Giovane's contribution to the continuation of Tintoretto's influence in Venetian art.

Artist & collection

Artist

Palma il Giovane

Iacopo Negretti (1548/50 – 14 October 1628), best known as Jacopo or Giacomo Palma il Giovane or simply Palma Giovane ('Young Palma'), was an Italian painter from Venice and a notable exponent of the Venetian school.