Einzug Christi in Jerusalem

Van Lint employs the dramatic chiaroscuro typical of Baroque painting, allowing certain faces and garments to emerge from a darker background. Architectural elements, palm trees and a distant bridge frame the scene, while the brushwork balances vigorous movement with the compositional order of classical tradition.

Created in the mid‑seventeenth century, the work entered the holdings of the Alte Pinakothek, where it remains on display. Its provenance traces back to the artist’s workshop in Antwerp before being acquired by the Bavarian museum collection.

The painting reflects the Counter‑Reformation’s emphasis on vivid, didactic religious imagery. By depicting a well‑known biblical moment with emotional intensity, van Lint aligned his work with contemporary Flemish Baroque painters who sought to inspire devotion through theatrical narrative.