Who painted Der Zinsgroschen. Nach Peter Paul Rubens?

Der Zinsgroschen. Nach Peter Paul Rubens was painted by Samuel Hoffmann in 1630.

Where can I see Der Zinsgroschen. Nach Peter Paul Rubens?

Der Zinsgroschen. Nach Peter Paul Rubens is held by Kunsthaus Zürich.

Artwork

Der Zinsgroschen. Nach Peter Paul Rubens

Der Zinsgroschen. Nach Peter Paul Rubens is an oil painting by Samuel Hoffmann. It dates from 1630 and is held in the collection of the Kunsthaus Zürich.

About this work

Overview

Samuel Hoffmann’s 1630 oil painting, titled Der Zinsgroschen. Nach Peter Paul Rubens, is part of the collection at the Kunsthaus Zürich. The work depicts a small assembly of robed men clustered around a central figure who extends his hand, displaying a few coins. The composition is set against a darkened backdrop that concentrates attention on the illuminated group in the foreground.

Subject & Meaning

The central character, clad in a pink robe beneath a gray cloak, raises his right arm while offering the coins, suggesting a moment of negotiation or instruction concerning money. The surrounding figures, each wearing head coverings and robes, turn their gazes toward him, indicating interest or contemplation of the financial exchange being presented.

Technique & Style

Hoffmann employs chiaroscuro to create a stark contrast between light and shadow, giving the scene a three‑dimensional quality and a dramatic focus on the hand gesture. The dark background recedes, while the illuminated figures are rendered with careful modeling, emphasizing texture in the fabrics and the gleam of the coins.

History & Provenance

Executed in 1630, the painting reflects the influence of Peter Paul Rubens, as indicated by its subtitle. It entered the holdings of the Kunsthaus Zürich, where it remains on display, providing insight into early‑17th‑century Germanic interpretations of Rubensian themes and the circulation of such works within Swiss collections.