Artwork
Putto mit Blumengewinde und Spruchband
Putto mit Blumengewinde und Spruchband is an oil painting by the Flemish Baroque painting artist Peter Strudel. It dates from 1700 and is held in the collection of the Kunsthistorisches Museum.
About this work
Overview
Putto mit Blumengewinde und Spruchband is a 1700 oil painting by Peter Strudel, an Austrian artist known for his work in sculpture and painting.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a nude putto with its back to the viewer, surrounded by clouds and flowers, holding a floral garland and a scroll with illegible text. The putto and floral motifs are characteristic of Baroque decorative elements.
Technique & Style
Executed in a realistic style, the painting features detailed renderings of the flowers and the putto's body, with a muted color palette dominated by browns and greens.
History & Provenance
Strudel, who worked as a court painter in Vienna, created this work during the Flemish Baroque period. The painting is now part of the Kunsthistorisches Museum's collection.
Artist & collection
Artist
Peter Strudel or Peter Strudl (ca. 1660 – 4 October 1714) was an Austrian sculptor and painter. His work forms the transition of Austria to the high baroque style. Strudel was born in Cles, Trentino. Between 1676 (when…
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