Who painted Szene aus dem Leben der hl. Klara (?)?

Szene aus dem Leben der hl. Klara (?) was painted by Paolo Veronese in 1558.

Where can I see Szene aus dem Leben der hl. Klara (?)?

Szene aus dem Leben der hl. Klara (?) is held by Bavarian State Painting Collections.

What movement is Szene aus dem Leben der hl. Klara (?)?

Szene aus dem Leben der hl. Klara (?) is associated with Mannerism.

Artwork

Szene aus dem Leben der hl. Klara (?)

Paolo Veronese , 1558

Szene aus dem Leben der hl. Klara (?) is an unspecified painting by the Mannerist artist Paolo Veronese. It dates from 1558 and is held in the collection of the Bavarian State Painting Collections. Szene aus dem Leben der hl.

About this work

Overview

Szene aus dem Leben der hl. Klara (?) is a 1558 religious painting by Paolo Veronese, a prominent Venetian artist of the 16th century. It features a group of five figures in an indoor setting, characterized by distinctive attire and a symbolic staff. The work is part of the Alte Pinakothek collection.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts an uncertain scene from the life of St. Clare, with a central figure holding a staff topped with a bundle of sticks, symbolizing power or authority. The interactions among the figures—a kneeling man, a reaching woman in a dark cloak, and others—suggest a moment of significance, though the exact narrative remains ambiguous.

Technique & Style

Veronese employed strong chiaroscuro in the painting, creating sharp contrasts between light and dark to make the figures stand out against a faintly visible architectural background. This technique was characteristic of the Mannerist period.

History & Provenance

Created in 1558 during the Mannerist period, the painting is attributed to Paolo Veronese, one of the three leading Venetian painters of the time, alongside Titian and Tintoretto. It is currently held in the Alte Pinakothek collection.

Artist & collection

Artist

Paolo Veronese

Paolo Caliari (1528 – 19 April 1588), known as Paolo Veronese ( VERR-ə-NAY-zay, -⁠zee, US also -⁠see; Italian: ), was an Italian Renaissance painter based in Venice, known for extremely large history paintings of…