Who painted Der hl. Benedikt erweckt ein totes Kind?

Der hl. Benedikt erweckt ein totes Kind was painted by Pierre Subleyras in 1745.

Where can I see Der hl. Benedikt erweckt ein totes Kind?

Der hl. Benedikt erweckt ein totes Kind is held by Bavarian State Painting Collections.

What movement is Der hl. Benedikt erweckt ein totes Kind?

Der hl. Benedikt erweckt ein totes Kind is associated with Rococo painting.

Artwork

Der hl. Benedikt erweckt ein totes Kind

Pierre Subleyras , 1745

Der hl. Benedikt erweckt ein totes Kind is an unspecified painting by the Rococo painting artist Pierre Subleyras. It dates from 1745 and is held in the collection of the Bavarian State Painting Collections.

About this work

Overview

Created in 1745 by French artist Pierre Subleyras, *Der hl. Benedikt erweckt ein totes Kind* is a late-Baroque/early-Neoclassic painting housed in the Alte Pinakothek. It portrays a miraculous scene from Christian hagiography.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts Saint Benedict reviving a dead child, surrounded by a group of people, some injured or ill, conveying an atmosphere of care and concern through the central figure's actions.

Technique & Style

The work employs chiaroscuro, creating depth and emotional emphasis by contrasting light and dark, drawing the viewer's focus to the central figure amidst a backdrop of a building and cloudy sky.

History & Provenance

Painted in 1745, the work is part of the Rococo movement and is currently held in the collection of the Alte Pinakothek.

Artist & collection

Artist

Pierre Subleyras

Pierre Subleyras (French: ; November 25, 1699 – May 28, 1749) was a French painter, active during the late-Baroque and early-Neoclassic period, mainly in Italy.