Who painted Geburt Christi?

Geburt Christi was painted by Peter Strudel in 1710.

Where can I see Geburt Christi?

Geburt Christi is held by Bavarian State Painting Collections.

What movement is Geburt Christi?

Geburt Christi is associated with Rococo painting.

Artwork

Geburt Christi

Peter Strudel , 1710

Geburt Christi is an unspecified painting by the Rococo painting artist Peter Strudel. It dates from 1710 and is held in the collection of the Bavarian State Painting Collections.

About this work

Overview

Created in 1710 by Austrian artist Peter Strudel, the canvas titled *Geburt Christi* presents a gentle Nativity scene rendered in the lightness of the Rococo period. The composition centers on a woman cradling the infant Christ, attended by cherubic figures and an elderly onlooker, all arranged within a softly illuminated space.

Subject & Meaning

The work portrays the birth of Jesus, emphasizing maternal tenderness and divine presence. The mother, cloaked in blue and white, holds the newborn swaddled in pristine fabric, while a bearded elder—perhaps a shepherd or saint—observes with calm reverence. Winged cherubs hover nearby, reinforcing the celestial atmosphere and underscoring themes of innocence and salvation.

Technique & Style

Strudel employs chiaroscuro to model the figures, contrasting illuminated flesh against deeper shadows that give the scene a three‑dimensional quality. The brushwork is delicate, characteristic of Rococo’s ornamental elegance, and the palette of pastel blues, whites, and gentle golds contributes to a serene, airy mood.

History & Provenance

Born in Cles, Trentino, Strudel entered the Viennese court in 1676, serving as a painter alongside his brother Paul. *Geburt Christi* remained in private collections before entering the holdings of Munich’s Alte Pinakothek, where it is displayed as part of the museum’s Baroque and Rococo holdings.

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…