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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.
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Overview
Putto mit Blumengewinde und Spruchband is a 1700 oil painting by Peter Strudel, an artist who worked in multiple mediums and played a key role in introducing the high Baroque style to Austria.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a putto, a cherubic figure, holding a floral garland and a scroll, elements that were characteristic of Baroque art and often carried symbolic meanings.
Technique & Style
The work exemplifies the Flemish Baroque style, known for its dramatic lighting and intense emotions, and showcases Strudel's skill with oil paint.
History & Provenance
The painting is now part of the Kunsthistorisches Museum's collection, having been created during Strudel's time as a painter at the Imperial Court in Vienna.
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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…
