Artwork

Putto mit Blumen, Früchten und Spruchband

Putto mit Blumen, Früchten und Spruchband, by Peter Strudel, oil, 1700
Putto mit Blumen, Früchten und Spruchband, by Peter Strudel, oil, 1700

Putto mit Blumen, Früchten 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 Blumen, Früchten und Spruchband is a 1700 oil painting by Austrian artist Peter Strudel, associated with the Flemish Baroque movement. The work features a central putto (cherubic figure) amidst symbolic elements.

Subject & Meaning

At its core, the painting is an allegory. A putto holds a banner with inscribed text, surrounded by meticulously rendered fruits and flowers, each object imbued with symbolic significance.

Technique & Style

Strudel's high Baroque style is evident in the painting's rich detail, careful object rendering, and the strategic use of color and light to achieve depth and texture.

History & Provenance

Created in 1700, the painting is part of the Kunsthistorisches Museum's collection. Strudel, a sculptor and painter, produced this work during his time as a court painter in Vienna.

Context

As a court painter in Vienna, alongside his brother Paul, Strudel advanced the high Baroque in Austria. This work reflects his engagement with Flemish Baroque influences.

Legacy

While specific lasting impacts of *Putto mit Blumen, Früchten und Spruchband* are not broadly highlighted, it contributes to the broader understanding of Strudel's contribution to Austrian Baroque art.

Artist & collection

Artist

Peter Strudel

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…