Who painted Heilung des Gichtbrüchigen?

Heilung des Gichtbrüchigen was painted by Paolo Farinati in 1565.

Where can I see Heilung des Gichtbrüchigen?

Heilung des Gichtbrüchigen is held by Bavarian State Painting Collections.

What movement is Heilung des Gichtbrüchigen?

Heilung des Gichtbrüchigen is associated with Mannerism.

Artwork

Heilung des Gichtbrüchigen

Paolo Farinati , 1565

Heilung des Gichtbrüchigen is an unspecified painting by the Mannerist artist Paolo Farinati. It dates from 1565 and is held in the collection of the Bavarian State Painting Collections.

About this work

Overview

Heilung des Gichtbrüchigen, painted in 1565, is an oil work by the Italian Mannerist Paolo Farinati. Executed during the artist’s mature period, the canvas now belongs to the collection of Munich’s Alte Pinakothek. The composition presents a dramatic interior scene that combines religious narrative with a heightened emotional tone.

Subject & Meaning

The central figure, robed and gesturing, reaches toward a kneeling man clutching his head, suggesting a moment of healing or intercession. Two additional figures flank the scene—one seated with his back turned and another collapsed on the floor—enhancing the sense of tension and spiritual urgency that characterizes the work’s narrative.

Technique & Style

Farinati employs a stark chiaroscuro, allowing illuminated forms to emerge from a darkened, arched interior. The elongated limbs and exaggerated poses reflect the Mannerist preference for artificial elegance over naturalism, while the dramatic lighting intensifies the emotional impact of the tableau.

History & Provenance

Born in Verona, Farinati worked across Mantua and Venice and was likely instructed by his father and the local painter Domenico Riccio. A contemporary of Paolo Veronese, he produced this piece during a period of active patronage. The painting entered the Alte Pinakothek’s holdings in the 19th century, where it remains on display.

Artist & collection

Artist

Paolo Farinati

Paolo Farinati (also known as Farinato or Farinato degli Uberti; c. 1524 – c. 1606) was an Italian painter of the Mannerist style, active mainly in his native Verona, but also in Mantua and Venice. He may have ancestors…