Artwork
Christ taking leave of his Mother.
Christ taking leave of his Mother. is an oil painting by the Northern Renaissance artist Wolf Huber. It dates from 1519 and is held in the collection of the Kunsthistorisches Museum.
About this work
Overview
Christ taking leave of his Mother is a 1519 oil painting by Wolf Huber, an artist associated with the Danube school. It is a Northern Renaissance work held in the Kunsthistorisches Museum.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a poignant scene of Christ bidding farewell to his mother, surrounded by other figures. The emotional moment is conveyed through the figures' poses and expressions.
Technique & Style
Huber employs chiaroscuro, using light and shadow to create a dramatic effect. The figure of Christ, clad in bright orange, is highlighted against the more subdued tones of the surrounding figures, drawing the viewer's attention.
History & Provenance
Created in 1519, the painting is a product of Huber's mature period, during which he was a prominent figure in the artistic community of Passau, Germany.
Artist & collection
Artist
Wolf Huber (c. 1485 – 3 June 1553) was an Austrian- German painter, printmaker, and architect, who worked in Passau, Germany for most of his life as a leading member of the Danube school.
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