Who painted Das Kriegsvolk des Gideon?

Das Kriegsvolk des Gideon was painted by Salvator Rosa in 1644.

Where can I see Das Kriegsvolk des Gideon?

Das Kriegsvolk des Gideon is held by Bavarian State Painting Collections.

What movement is Das Kriegsvolk des Gideon?

Das Kriegsvolk des Gideon is associated with Early Baroque Italian.

Artwork

Das Kriegsvolk des Gideon

Salvator Rosa , 1644

Das Kriegsvolk des Gideon is an unspecified painting by the Early Baroque Italian artist Salvator Rosa. It dates from 1644 and is held in the collection of the Bavarian State Painting Collections.

About this work

Overview

Das Kriegsvolk des Gideon is a 1644 painting by Salvator Rosa, an Italian artist known for his work in multiple mediums, including painting, poetry, and printmaking.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts a dramatic scene of figures in a rocky, wooded area, with some in distress near the water's edge, suggesting a narrative of turmoil or conflict.

Technique & Style

Rosa's use of chiaroscuro creates a strong contrast between light and dark, heightening the drama of the scene and characteristic of the early Baroque Italian style.

History & Provenance

The painting is now held in the Alte Pinakothek, a testament to Rosa's significance as an artist active in Naples, Rome, and Florence during the 17th century.

Artist & collection

Artist

Salvator Rosa

Salvator Rosa (1615 – 15 March 1673) is best known today as an Italian Baroque painter, whose romanticised landscapes and history paintings, often set in dark and untamed nature, exerted considerable influence from the 17th century into…