Who painted Hans Roth [obverse]?

Hans Roth [obverse] was painted by Bernhard Strigel in 1527.

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Hans Roth [obverse] is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is Hans Roth [obverse]?

Hans Roth [obverse] is associated with Northern Renaissance.

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Artwork

Hans Roth [obverse]

Bernhard Strigel , 1527

Hans Roth [obverse] is an oil painting by the Northern Renaissance artist Bernhard Strigel. It dates from 1527 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

About this work

Overview

Strigel, born around 1461 in Memmingen, was active as both a portraitist and a historical painter, eventually earning the patronage of Emperor Maximilian I.

Bernhard Strigel, a German painter associated with the Swabian school, completed this oil on panel portrait of Hans Roth in 1527. The work exemplifies characteristics of the Northern Renaissance, notably its emphasis on detailed realism and the depiction of individual character. Strigel, born around 1461 in Memmingen, was active as both a portraitist and a historical painter, eventually earning the patronage of Emperor Maximilian I.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts a man, likely Hans Roth, dressed in a black hat, a brown cloak, and a white ruffled collar. He holds an orange in his right hand, which also displays a ring. The background is divided, featuring a landscape on the left side and a decorative green pattern on the right. This attire and the inclusion of a landscape element are consistent with portraiture conventions of the Renaissance era.

Technique & Style

Executed in oil on panel, a prevalent medium during the Northern Renaissance, this portrait showcases Bernhard Strigel's adherence to the detailed realism characteristic of the Swabian school. The precise rendering of textures, from the ruffles of the collar to the patterned background, along with the individualized portrayal of the sitter, reflects the period's broader artistic trends towards meticulous observation and personal characterization in portraiture.

Context

Created in 1527, *Hans Roth* is a product of the Northern Renaissance, an artistic movement known for its meticulous detail and focus on individual identity. Bernhard Strigel, active in Memmingen, was a prominent figure within this period, particularly favored by Emperor Maximilian I. His work, including this portrait, contributes to the understanding of German Renaissance art, blending regional traditions with broader European artistic developments.

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Artist & collection

Artist

Bernhard Strigel

Bernhard Strigel (c. 1461 – 4 May 1528) was a German portrait and historical painter of the Swabian school, the most important of a family of artists established at Memmingen. He was born at Memmingen and was probably a…

Museum

National Gallery of Art

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